Staff Reporter
The City of Johannesburg on Wednesday confirmed that from 1 July, water would increase by 12.5%, sanitation by 11%, electricity by 8.63%, refuse removal by 6.2%, and property rates by 3.6%.
The increases, which had previously formed part of the city’s budget and public participation process, have now been approved by council as part of the 2026/2027 budget and will take effect with the approved Property Rates Policy.
The city said the tariff adjustments were informed by key cost drivers, including increases in bulk electricity and water purchases, ongoing infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, and the need to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the municipality.
The confirmation follows stakeholder engagement sessions held on 9 and 10 June.
The city said the engagements formed part of its “ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and customer education” after council approved the final budget and associated tariff adjustments.
According to the city,
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