Claim Government Subsidy Funds for Your First House

19 Jun Claim Government Subsidy Funds for Your First House

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Owning property is an empowering step that brings financial stability, long-term security, and a sense of personal achievement. Thanks to First Home Finance/FLISP, more South African residents can accomplish this significant milestone, despite financial setbacks. If you are ready to apply for FLISP but find the process intimidating, we are here to help! At FirsStep Housing, we make it easier for you to submit and claim government subsidy funds for your first house.

Qualifying for a traditional home loan can be difficult for low- to moderate-income earners, while RDP housing is targeted at very low-income households. This leaves a large portion of South Africans in the middle — often referred to as the gap market. This group earns too much to qualify for RDP housing but struggles to afford a home without assistance. For them, First Home Finance (FHF) offers valuable support to make homeownership possible.

Claim Government Subsidy Funds for Your First House

Understanding FLISP/FHF

If you look at the history of FLISP, you will find that a major motivation for this subsidy programme is to make homeownership more affordable. This once-off subsidy is essentially free money given to you by the government to help you afford to buy your first property. You don’t have to repay it, as it is not a loan but rather a grant. You can use this grant as a deposit, to reduce your loan amount, to pay off transfer and registration costs, or to cover shortfalls.

To begin, let’s review the qualifying criteria for FLISP. This subsidy is intended for South African residents over the age of 18. Your combined monthly household income must be between R3,500 and R22,000. Additionally, you cannot apply if you have owned a property before. You must also have a spouse and/or dependents living with you.

How FirstStep Housing Helps

Our main goal at FirstStep Housing is to ensure that you benefit from FLISP/FHF. You can successfully claim government subsidy funds for your first house, while we handle the paperwork, applications, follow-ups, and other important steps. It’s an exciting venture, and having an experienced team working with you makes all the difference. Here are the details of a housing subsidy explained in simple terms, to help you understand how it works.

There are vital documents that need to be submitted along with your FLISP application. When we assist you, we submit the documents with your application on your behalf. This is what you will need to supply us with:

  • Certified SA ID or permanent residency permit (yours and spouse’s if applicable)
  • Marriage certificate (certified copy, if married)
  • Children’s birth certificates (with 8-digit ID, if under 18)
  • Divorce decree and settlement agreement (certified, if divorced)
  • Agreement of Sale/Offer to Purchase (certified, if applicable)
  • Details of the property you plan to buy
  • Proof of income (certified monthly income)

Claim government subsidy housing funds for your first property through FLISP – your pathway to first-time homeownership.

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