The City of Ekurhuleni has informed residents and businesses that the newly approved municipal tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year came into effect on July 1.

The tariff adjustments form part of the City’s approved R70.9 billion budget, which was adopted by Council last month. The budget aims to strengthen service delivery, improve infrastructure maintenance, support financial sustainability, and ensure the continued provision of essential municipal services to communities and businesses across Ekurhuleni.

The City said the budget reflects its commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive region.

Following public consultation and consideration of affordability concerns raised during the process, the City has implemented the following tariff increases:

• Property rates: 1.5%
• Water: 11%
• Sanitation: 8.35%
• Refuse removal: 3.4% for both domestic and business customers
• Burial and cemetery tariffs: 0% for City residents and 3.4% for non-residents
• Electricity: 8.76% (increase aligned to National Energy Regulator of South Africa-approved tariff guidelines)

The City said it remains mindful of the financial pressures facing households and businesses. For this reason, tariff increases have been kept as balanced as possible while still enabling the municipality to maintain and improve critical infrastructure.

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Residents who qualify are encouraged to apply for indigent support and debt rehabilitation incentives, where applicable.

The City further urged residents and businesses to continue paying for municipal services, noting that revenue collection remains a cornerstone of sustaining service delivery and maintaining financial stability.