RDP Housing in KwaZulu-Natal: How to Apply
KwaZulu-Natal has a significant housing backlog, particularly in eThekwini (Durban), Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg), and rural areas. Applications in KZN are managed by local municipalities and overseen by the KZN Department of Human Settlements.
KZN Department of Human Settlements
- Phone: 033 392 6400
- Walk-in: 188 Hoosen Haffejee Street (Pietermaritzburg)
- Toll-free Housing Hotline: 0800 146 873
- Email: info@kznhuman.gov.za
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Durban)
- Phone: 031 311 1111
- Walk-in: eThekwini Housing Unit, 1 Dr Langalibalele Street, Durban
- Regional offices: Pinetown, Chatsworth, Umlazi, KwaMashu, Inanda
- Online: www.ethekwini.gov.za/housing
Msunduzi Municipality (Pietermaritzburg)
- Phone: 033 392 1000
- Walk-in: Town Hall, Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg
- Housing Department: 033 392 2000
In rural KZN, the Ingonyama Trust Board manages communal land. RDP houses built on Ingonyama Trust land are often allocated through the traditional authority (inkosi/chief) in addition to the normal municipal process.
Rural Areas and District Municipalities
Rural residents in KZN can apply through their local municipality. District municipalities such as uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, and iLembe also facilitate housing applications for smaller towns and rural communities.
Current Housing Projects in KZN
Major ongoing housing projects in KZN include developments in Cornubia (north of Durban), Eastview (Pietermaritzburg), and various rural electrification and housing initiatives.
Contact your ward councillor or the eThekwini Housing Unit for information about projects planned for your specific ward.