The City of Windhoek will exempt qualifying properties from paying assessment rates for the upcoming financial year. This approval, granted during a recent council meeting, applies to organizations including churches, charities, and public institutions that meet the criteria set by the Local Authorities Act.
Municipal authorities reported receiving 158 applications for the exemption, with each property undergoing an inspection to verify its compliance with legal standards. The council cautioned that any properties found to be non-compliant, such as those used for undeclared purposes or where rent is charged, would have their exemptions revoked.
This measure is intended to ensure fairness and transparency in the process. The municipality also confirmed that 13 applications were rejected because they were submitted after the official deadline.
Municipal authorities reported receiving 158 applications for the exemption, with each property undergoing an inspection to verify its compliance with legal standards. The council cautioned that any properties found to be non-compliant, such as those used for undeclared purposes or where rent is charged, would have their exemptions revoked.
This measure is intended to ensure fairness and transparency in the process. The municipality also confirmed that 13 applications were rejected because they were submitted after the official deadline.
