The South African government will start Phase Two of its Rental Support Grant program on Monday. The program helps people who are having trouble paying their rent. Eligible residents can get R1400 each month to help with housing costs. Many South Africans are finding it hard to keep up with rising rent prices. This money will make a big difference for families who need help paying their monthly rent. The government expects this program to help thousands of people across the country who are dealing with money problems. The support comes at a good time as more people are struggling to make ends meet. This grant program shows how the government is trying to help citizens who need housing assistance.

Everything You Need to Know About the New R1,400 Monthly Rental Support Grant 2025
The Rental Support Grant for 2025 helps people who don’t earn much money pay their rent each month. The government created this program to assist renters who live in shacks backyard rooms or normal rental homes. It’s meant for people who are struggling to keep up with their rent because everything is getting more expensive. The grant has three main goals.
– First it stops landlords from kicking people out when they can’t pay rent.
– Second it makes life easier for renters who don’t have jobs or earn very little.
– Third it helps people who are having money problems because of high prices and lost jobs.
After testing the program earlier this year and seeing good results the government is now offering this grant across the whole country.
Who Qualifies for the 2025 Rental Grant? Full Eligibility Checklist & Documents Needed
How to Get R1,400 Monthly Rent Support You need to follow these rules to get rent money from DHS. Here’s what you need:
– Who Can Apply You must be South African or have permission to live here
– You need to be 18 or older
– You must be renting a place to live
– You can’t earn more than R3,500 each month
– You can’t get other housing money from the government
– You must not own a house Papers You Need Your ID or permit (must be certified)
– Papers that show how much money you make
– Your rental contract Your bank statements from the last 3 months Something that proves where you live
– The form for rent support (filled out)
– This is all you need to apply for the R1400 monthly rent support.
Make sure you have everything ready before you apply.
Step-by-Step Application Process for the R1,400 Rental Assistance Grant in South Africa
You can apply for the 2025 Rental Support Grant in different ways. We made it easy to apply both on the internet and in person.
– How to Apply You can apply online at the Department of Human Settlements website.
– You can also go to your local housing office or visit a support center in your community.
– What You Need to Do First get all your papers ready.
– Then fill out the form. You can get the form online at www.dhs.gov.za or pick it up at any office.
– After that hand in your papers at an office or send them through the website.
– You’ll get a text or email to tell you if your application was successful.
It takes about 7 to 14 work days to process your application. This might take longer if many people apply at the same time.
2025 Rental Support Grant Payment Dates, Amounts & Bank Deposit Guidelines
2025 Rental Support Grant Payment Schedule
Month | Payment Date | Amount Paid | Payment Method | Banking Requirement | Processing Time | SMS Notification |
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May 2025 | 6 May 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Valid SA Bank Account | 7–14 working days | Yes |
June 2025 | 3 June 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
July 2025 | 1 July 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
August 2025 | 5 August 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
September 2025 | 2 Sept 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
October 2025 | 7 Oct 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
November 2025 | 4 Nov 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
December 2025 | 2 Dec 2025 | R1,400 | Bank Transfer | Same as above | Same as above | Yes |
Important Note: Ensure that your bank account is active and registered in your name to avoid rejection of funds.

Which South Africans Will Benefit Most from the Second Phase of This Grant?
This support payment helps people who lost their jobs and workers who struggle with higher prices & rent costs. The program focuses on helping these groups:
– People who don’t get unemployment benefits
– House cleaners and day workers
– People living in basic housing
– Older people who rent rooms or backyard spaces
– Families led by women and disabled people
How can eligible citizens apply for the 2025 Rental Support Grant?
Citizens can apply starting Monday for R1,400 monthly support.