Vredehoek CID Process
The process to create a City Improvement District (CID) is defined and managed by the City of Cape Town through their CID Policy and CID By-law.
Step | Description | Status / Target Date |
1. | Engage with City of Cape Town and create a Steering Committee to drive the creation of the CID. | DONE - 17 February 2025 |
2. | Confirm the boundary of the CID with the City and confirm that the City currently collects at least 95% of rates within the area. | DONE - 14 May 2025 |
3. | Inform the Vredehoek community of the CID plan. | June 2025 |
4. | Conduct an Urban Managament Survey (UMS) to determine the needs of the community. The results will be used to build the CID Business Plan. | June 2025 |
5. | Public meeting to present the Business Plan. | July 2025 |
6. | Adjust Business Plan based on input from community. | July 2025 |
7. | Public meeting to present final Business Plan. | August 2025 |
8. | Community votes. Approval of 60% + 1 ratepayers needed to proceed with CID. | August to September 2025 |
9. | Steering Committee meets with objectors. | October 2025 |
10. | Application and voting results submitted to City. | October 2025 |
11. | City of Cape Town Council considers application and notifies Steering Committee. | March 2026 |
12. | Vredehoek CID established and begins operating. | 1 July 2026 |