These are special subsidies that are available to communities, or organised groups of households to enhance their housing subsidy by building or organising the building of their own homes themselves. By using their own labour rather than paying someone else, these households can make their housing subsidy and personal contribution go further by building better quality and/or larger houses for less money. An add-on of up R570 per subsidy is available under this scheme.

Starting 3 November 2011, R82 228 subsidy per house is available under this scheme. In addition, the People’s Housing Process can also include the following support:

• Access to land that can be serviced
• Training opportunities
• Technical assistance