Housing delivery & infrastructure 25 Feb 2026 Ikhayalami archive

2026 Budget sets major medium-term targets for housing, serviced sites and title deeds

National Treasury's 2026 Human Settlements vote provides for an estimated R76.9 billion in transfers and subsidies over the medium term. The programme targets 160,572 fully subsidised houses, 214,271 serviced stands, upgrades to 2,974 informal settlements and support for 43,944 title deeds over the period ahead.

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THE BRIEFING

National Treasury's 2026 Human Settlements vote provides for an estimated R76.9 billion in transfers and subsidies over the medium term. The programme targets 160,572 fully subsidised houses, 214,271 serviced stands, upgrades to 2,974 informal settlements and support for 43,944 title deeds over the period ahead.

WHY THIS MATTERS

The practical property impact

These allocations affect the pipeline for public housing, bulk infrastructure, tenure security and serviced land — all of which influence development activity and local property markets.

EDITORIAL METHOD

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