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Need a rates payment arrangement due to current financial difficulties?
According to a communication by the City, the payment arrangement is available to business or commercial account holders.
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City of Johannesburg (COJ) commercial customers who may be experiencing financial difficulties and cannot pay their rates may require a payment arrangement.
According to a communication by the City, the payment arrangement is available to business or commercial account holders.
You are required to provide the following documentation:
- Proxy letter on a company letter head
- Latest financial audited statements (three years)
- Latest bank statements (six months)
- Certified copy of ID of specific persons who have the authority to sign on behalf of the company
- Proof of five per cent deposit or down-payment, if not afforded, provide supporting documents.
You can request a payment arrangement by emailing creditcontrol@joburg.org.za or by visiting any of the City of Johannesburg revenue customer service centres currently in operation.