Backyard rentals gain ground: HSRC research helps shape Cape Town housing by-law reform

On 26 June 2025, Cape Town City Council approved important changes to its Municipal Planning By-law in support of small-scale rental housing. This regulatory reform marks a significant step forward for this housing sector, which delivers more affordable rental accommodation in cities than the public and conventional private sectors combined. HSRC researchers have contributed to this policy change through years of research and engagement.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32360349
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Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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Backyard rentals gain ground: HSRC research helps shape Cape Town housing by-law reform

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Backyard rentals gain ground: HSRC research helps shape Cape Town housing by-law reform

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Abstract

On 26 June 2025, Cape Town City Council approved important changes to its Municipal Planning By-law in support of small-scale rental housing. This regulatory reform marks a significant step forward for this housing sector, which delivers more affordable rental accommodation in cities than the public and conventional private sectors combined. HSRC researchers have contributed to this policy change through years of research and engagement.

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Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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