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South Africa Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate property-related taxes in South Africa. Municipal rates (0.5–2% slider), transfer duty (0% up to R1.1M, progressive to 13%), and optional CGT on property sale.

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South Africa Property Tax Calculator 2026 — Municipal Rates & Transfer Duty

Calculate property tax in South Africa. Municipal rates 0.5–2% slider, transfer duty 0–13% bands, CGT on sale toggle. Free ZAR property tax calculator.

2026 Property Tax:
  • Municipal rates: 0.5%–2% of property value (varies by municipality)
  • Transfer duty: 0% up to R1.1M, 3% R1.1M–R1.5125M, 6% R1.5125M–R2.1175M, 8% R2.1175M–R3M, 11% R3M–R4.235M, 13% over R4.235M
  • CGT applies on sale (not annual holding)
Property ValueR 2 000 000
Municipal Rates (1%)R 20 000
Transfer DutyR 41 625
Total Annual CostR 61 625
Effective Rate3.08%

Property Tax Breakdown

Cost at Different Property Values

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