Access to adequate housing is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Section 26(1) of the Constitution provides that "everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing", and Section 26(2) compels the state to "take reasonable legislative and other measures, within its available resources, to achieve the progressive realisation of this right."

In line with this constitutional obligation, Langeberg Municipality acknowledges its role in facilitating access to adequate housing within the broader context of cooperative governance. Although the provision of housing is primarily a National and Provincial competency, the municipality plays a critical role in supporting housing delivery through planning, land identification, infrastructure provision, and the promotion of integrated human settlements.

Langeberg Municipality is committed in addressing the housing needs of its residents by working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders and aligning its housing strategies with national and provincial frameworks. It also reflects the municipality's role in promoting sustainable human settlements that are spatially just, socially inclusive, economically viable, and environmentally resilient.

As part of this commitment, Langeberg Municipality continues to maintain and update its Housing Demand Database, which as of 30 June 2025, recorded 13,887 applicants in need of housing opportunities. This demand informs our planning and underlines the urgency of accelerating the delivery of well-located, dignified, and affordable housing options.

Subsidy Programmes: 

• Consolidated Subsidy: English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Discount Benefit Scheme (DBS): English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Enhanced People's Housing Process (EPHP):  English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Individual Subsidy:  English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP): English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Upgrading Informal Settlements Programme: English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Social Housing Subsidy: English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa
• Institutional Housing Subsidy: English | Afrikaans | isiXhosa

The First Home Finance / FLISP programme is a housing subsidy for first-time home buyers to assist with purchasing a home.  If your household income is between R3 501 to R22 000 per month, and you meet all the qualifying criteria, you may use this subsidy to purchase your first home. 

This subsidy can be used to :

• Buy an existing house / apartment. 
• Buy a serviced residential site (i.e. plot with access to basic services - Applicants must be registered on the Western Cape Housing Demand Database).
• Build a house on serviced residential site, if the site was not acquired through a government housing subsidy in the past. Note that your builder must be registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) to ensure building and safety standards.

Download brochures :

• • Full First Home Finance Brochure 
  • Click here if you earn between R0 – R3 500 per month to see what housing subsidy you could qualify for.
  • Click here if you earn between R3 501 – R7 500 per month to see what housing subsidy you could qualify for.
  • Click here if you earn between R7 501 – R22 000 per month to see what housing subsidy you could qualify for.

It is important to note that illegal land occupation or land invasion does not entitle any individual to a housing opportunity. The current housing backlog within Langeberg Municipality stands at 13,887 applicants and continues to grow daily.

The municipality allocates housing in accordance with its Housing Allocation and Selection Policy, which is designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and needs-based process. Only individuals who are officially registered on the Western Cape Housing Demand Database will be considered for housing opportunities. Occupying land unlawfully will not result in prioritisation over individuals who have applied through the correct legal channels.

In line with national regulations, priority is given to the elderly (60 years and older), persons with disabilities, and military veterans during the allocation process.

Furthermore, Langeberg Municipality has obtained approved court interdicts on specific municipal-owned land, which legally empowers the municipality to evict unlawful occupants and demolish any illegal structures erected on these sites. These measures are necessary to protect municipal land from unlawful occupation and to support the municipality’s long-term planning and service delivery objectives.

Residents in need of housing are encouraged to visit their nearest municipal housing office to complete an official housing application form or download the WCG APP, create your profile and access housing services to register or update your information on the housing needs database.

PLEASE REPORT ILLEGAL SQUATTING 

To help stop land invasion, please report any new structures being built to the 24/7 Call Centre at 0860 88 11 11 / 023 615 2219.