Cape Town invites developers to bid for a Belhar housing project delivering up to 400 affordable homes, targeting first-time buyers and mid-income households earning below R34 000 monthly.
The City of Cape Town has opened a new tender for the development of affordable housing in Belhar, marking another step in its accelerated land release programme aimed at improving access to well-located housing.
The project, located on Erf 27661 in Bellville, is expected to yield approximately 400 housing opportunities, based on feasibility modelling conducted by the City’s appointed consultants. Final numbers will depend on design outcomes and regulatory approvals.
The development will focus on first-time homeowners, offering a mix of First Home Finance (FHF) housing and affordable ownership options. It is specifically targeted at households earning below the City’s updated affordability threshold of R34 000 per month — a figure adjusted to reflect current economic conditions and housing demand trends.
According to Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to unlock investment-ready land and drive sustainable, scalable housing delivery.
The City’s Affordable Housing Programme is designed to bridge the gap between fully subsidised housing and market-rate developments, addressing a critical segment often excluded from both.
Developers are encouraged to engage directly with the City and submit proposals before the deadline.
