# The City of Cape Town has announced expanded rates relief measures as part of its revised 2025/2026 budget. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says changes include lower tariff increases, more support for pensioners, and reduced water, electricity, and cleaning charges for many households. Homes valued under seven-million-rand will benefit most, with some seeing bills drop by up to 40-percent. The 40-billion-rand infrastructure budget remains unchanged, with a focus on lower-income communities. Public comment on the revised budget is open until 13 June.
Massive rates relief on the cards for Cape Town homeowners