ETHEKWINI Municipality has called on members of the public to apply for the rates rebate renewal before April 30.
According to the municipality, renewal letters and forms have been issued to all current beneficiaries, which must be completed, commissioned, and returned with the necessary supporting documentation before the deadline.
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“The rates rebate programme undergoes an annual review and approval process by the Municipality. To ensure uninterrupted receipt of the rebate for the 2024/25 financial year, applicants must sign the provided form in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths and submit it at their nearest Sizakala Centre,” the statement read.
Alternatively, completed forms can be emailed to ratesrebates@durban.gov.za
Head of Revenue Management Lihle Ndzelu provided important reminders for all applicants:
- No charge: There is no cost associated with submitting these forms.
- No home visits: Municipal employees will not conduct home visits as part of this process.
- Deadline alert: Applicants who fail to respond by April 30, risk the lapse of their rebates on 30 June 2024, necessitating reapplication.
Ndzelu also emphasised that rebates are designated for senior citizens, persons who are medically boarded, individuals with disabilities and child-headed households.
For more information call 080 311 1111.
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