Renewal of the all pensioner rebates with City of Joburg

The City of Joburg has warned residents to expect higher-than-normal municipal bills this month due to the newly instituted rate and tax hikes. Additionally, all existing pensioner rebates lapsed on 30 June 2023 and require qualifying residents to re-apply to City of Joburg to extend their pensioner rebate. All applications for rebates received on or by 30 September 2023 will be backdated to 1 July 2023 should the application be successful. 

There are two applications:

1. 60 – 69 Years Old
   If a pensioner is between 60-69 years application must be made to COJ to qualify for a partial or full rates rebate. The market value threshold is R1.5million (inclusive of the residential threshold value). Rates will be levied on the market value in excess of R1.5million. This is subject to the income criteria as follows:
   1. If a pensioner has a gross monthly income below and equal to R11 904, the pensioner will qualify for a 100% rebate up to a market value of R1.5million. Rates will be levied on the market value in excess of R1.5million.
   2. If a pensioner has a gross monthly income above R11 904 less than or equal to R20 404 the pensioner will qualify for a 50% rebate up to a market value of R1.5million. Rates will be levied on the market value in excess of R1.5million.
   3. If a pensioner monthly income is above R20 404, the pensioner will not qualify for a rebate.
   4. If a pensioner receives a National Security Grant, they will qualify for a 100% rebate subject to the market value threshold and conditions.
      
2. 70 Years and above
   If a pensioner is aged 70 years and above the market value threshold is R2million (inclusive of the residential threshold value). Rates will be levied on the market value in excess of R2million. The pensioner will qualify for a 100% rebate on rates irrespective of income up to a market value of R2million.

The updated pensioner rebate application forms is available from the City’s walk-in centres or from ratescomments@joburg.org.za or downloaded from the City’s website. 

Please contact us should you require assistance with the application – we will be happy to help!