Property, Rates & Taxes
Property
Property can be either tangible or intangible, and having legal title to it grants the owner certain enforceable rights. Typical examples of a tangible property include real estate, also known as real property.
Property By-laws
In terms of the Local Authority Act No. 23 of 1992, The Rundu Town Council is the only legal owner of the land in town until such land is bought and transferred.
Downloads
Links: Land application form
Links: Request for a site layout
Links: Submission of building plan
Contact Details
| Call: | +264 66 266 400 |
| Email: | info@rundutown.org |
Do’s and Don’ts
No one is allowed to build in town without an approved building plan by the local authority and without ownership of the property
No person has the right to sell any portion of land or part thereof within the town’s jurisdiction, such person must be in possesion of the title over the property
No one is allowed to erect any building within the town land without the local authority authorisation and all construction activities must have an approved building plan
Failure to comply or to follow necessary procedures, the local authority will be compelled to institute legal actions against you and do all necessary in its power within the framework of the law
Land Compensation in Town
In terms of the Compensation Policy Guidelines for Communal Land as approved by Cabinet Decision No. 17th /15.09.09/003 of September 2009, Council is commited to compensate any resident that qualifies to be compensated as per the procedures stipulated in the policy
Council may consider land compensation with or without structures on the land when its carry out its greenfield projects or town boundary expansion
Crop Farming in Town
Urban farming is regulated in terms of Council’s Structure Plan and Town Planning Scheme, these guidelines allows Council to direct or approve farming activities taking palce in town
Crop farming anywhere in town boundayr is illegal without Council’s approval
The Rundu Town Council have designated areas reserved for urban agriculture within the town boundary
General Property Valuation of Council Propertis
In terms of the Local Authority Act No 23 of 1992, the Council is mandated to carry out a General valuation of all Rateable and Non Rateable Properties within its jurisdiction every 5 for purposes of rates and taxes.
Land aquisotion approval Process
In terms of the Local Authorities Act (Act 23 of 1992) as amended, Council receive all land applications, Council than approves or disapprove and all approved land applications are advertised for objections, ministerial approval is obtained after advertisement.
Building approval Process
- Before construction of a building within the town, authorisation from the local authority must be sought, e.g. submit the building plans for approval.
- A notice of the building plans must be submitted to the Council’s office for approval prior to construction and must meet all the Standard Building Regulations for the Council.
- If any resident is caught building illegally, warnings will be issued in writing or verbally to stop with construction, failure to comply, fines will be issued
Illegal Sale or Occupation of Land
- Is the occupation of any portion of land or part thereof within the town boundaries without notifying and obtaining permission from the
- The building of any structure , constructed on any portion of land within the boundaries of local authority without authorisation from council.
Consequences of Illegal Sale or Occupation of Land
- Growing and spreading unofficial settlements
- Insecure tenancy or non-ownership
- Negatively affect formal settlement planning and future town planning
- Services are not provided in informal settlements