Social Housing Act, 2008 (Act No. 16 of 2008)RegulationsSocial Housing RegulationsChapter 5 : Investment Criteria20. Housing Design Criteria |
| (1) | In order to comply with the housing criteria, the internal services must be designed and constructed to comply with municipal requirements and must be optimal in terms of upfront capital cost and subsequent maintenance obligations. |
| (2) | The metering of consumption (water and electricity) must be addressed and implemented to suit both the municipality's and the social housing institution's administrative capacities. |
| (3) | The design of housing units must comply with land use rights and municipal by-laws, also taking cognizance of future tenure upgrading. |
| (4) | The design of individual units must comply with the minimum standards laid down in the Housing Code and Building Regulations with respect to unit size, room size and level of finish. |
| (5) | Housing must comprise of medium-to-high density units. Free-standing units on individual erven are not eligible. |
| (6) | A range of accommodation options should be offered, from +bachelor units to 3 bedroom units. |
| (7) | The mix of housing units should be established from market research and be adaptable during project implementation to respond to actual demand. |
| (8) | Tenure is to be rental and be held in perpetuity as such and shared deferred ownership in the case of co operative housing. |