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The HDA does not allocate RDP houses, accept housing applications, or manage beneficiary lists. For all housing application queries, please contact your local municipality or provincial Department of Human Settlements.
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HDA Overview

Learn about our legislative mandate, mission, and vision.

HDA Cares

Explore our CSI initiatives and community development support.

Our Board of Directors

Meet the members governing the Housing Development Agency.

Meet Our EXCO

Meet our executive management committee driving daily operations.

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Catalytic Projects
Primary Mandate

Catalytic Projects

Large-scale, national-priority developments driving spatial transformation, social housing delivery, and economic integration across South Africa.

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Region A Cape Cluster

Region A

Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape operations.

WC • EC • NC
Region B Northern Cluster

Region B

Gauteng, North West, and Limpopo provinces.

GP • NW • LP
Region C Eastern Cluster

Region C

Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.

FS • KZN • MP
CIO Portfolio

Investment Opportunities

Braamfontein, Sea Point, and Strand property partnerships.

National Portfolios
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Videos Showcase

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HDA News

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Upcoming Events

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Annual Reports Audited Financials

Annual Reports

Download verified annual financial statements and governance reports.

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Annual Performance Plan Strategic Goals

Annual Performance Plan

Annual targets, institutional performance indicators, and MTSF metrics.

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Research Reports Spatial Intelligence

Research Reports

Geospatial land demand modeling, housing innovations, and publications.

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Region C — East cluster

Informal Settlements Upgrading (ISU)

Informal Settlements Upgrading (ISU)
  • Free State (incl. Mapetsana)
  • Region C — East cluster
  • Free State (incl. Mapetsana)
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Project Inquiries & Stakeholders

For official stakeholder enquiries, intergovernmental collaboration, or regional project data, contact the HDA team.

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Project Overview & Mandate

The HDA supports Free State municipalities with technical planning, community engagement and engineering design for informal settlement upgrading. Achievements include the development of 12 Informal Settlement Upgrading Plans for three district municipalities; enumeration, rapid assessments and feasibility work; technical support for the Mapetsana Informal Settlement Upgrade — 138 serviced residential sites; and the implementation of standpipes, water meters and pipeline installations.