The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its updated tariff schedules for the financial year 2024/2025. These schedules detail the changes in property rates, water tariffs, electricity tariffs, and other municipal services. In this article, we will provide an overview breakdown of each section, focusing on how the new rates compare to the previous year (2023/2024). These updates will affect residents, businesses, and other property owners within the municipality.
1. Property Rates
Property rates are levied based on the value of the property and its zoning. The rates are calculated as cents per Rand of the property value.
Residential Properties:
Commercial Properties:
Industrial and State Properties:
Agricultural Properties:
Public Benefit Organizations and Public Service Infrastructure
2. Water Tariffs (Excluding VAT)
Water tariffs have also been updated, with increases across various categories based on usage.
Basic Charge for Residential Properties (monthly charge whether water is consumed or not)
Water Consumption Charges (per kL for Residential 1 properties):
Industrial Water Consumption Charges:
3. Electricity Tariffs
Electricity tariffs have been updated with both fixed charges and consumption-based rates seeing increases.
Fixed Charge (Per Month for Conventional Meters)
Prepaid Meters Fixed Charge:
Inclining Block Tariff Rates for Electricity (Per kWh)
Business Tariffs
4. Reconnection Charges
If services are disconnected, reconnection fees apply:
Electricity Reconnection Due to Non-Payment:
Special Meter Reading Charges:
5. Water Connection Fees
Water connection fees for new developments or properties have also been updated:
20 mm Water Connection:
2023/2024: R5,137.35
2024/2025: R5,445.59
50 mm Water Connection:
2023/2024: R17,722.51
2024/2025: R18,785.86
PLEASE NOTE ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUDING VAT
The updated tariff schedules for the 2024/2025 financial year reflect a general increase across all categories—property rates, water, and electricity. Residents and businesses within JB Marks Local Municipality will need to adjust their budgets accordingly. These updates come as part of the municipality’s regular adjustment to meet service delivery demands and inflationary pressures. For more detailed information or specific calculations, the full tariff schedule document is available from the municipality.
Click on the PDF below to view JB Marks complete Tariff Rates