Cape Town Building Plan Tariff Calculator 2026/27

2026/27Effective 1 July 2026VAT 15%

City of Cape Town Building Plan Tariff Calculator

Calculate Cape Town municipal building plan submission fees. Free access includes selected core categories.

Tariff basis

City BDM 2026/27

Comparison

2025/26 to 2026/27

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Current 2026/27 rates, incl. VAT

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Tariff Notes

Current calculations use 2026/27 rates.

Comparable 2026/27 vs 2025/26 deltas are shown where the prior tariff can be inferred from the same tariff row.

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VAT Rate:

15% as per 2026/27 rates

Validity:

Building plans are valid for 12 months, minor works permits for 6 months

Payment:

Full fees payable at time of lodging application

Official Documentation:

Note that the City may impose additional Development Charges depending on certain development conditions.
This estimator does not cover Development Charges.
To find out more, check the official tariffs, business rules and other development charges at: capetown.gov.za/Work and business/Planning-portal/Tariffs-and-charges/Building-planning-and-development-tariffs

This calculator provides estimates based on the official City of Cape Town Building Development Management Tariffs 2026/27. For estimation purposes only. Always verify with the City for official figures.

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