Older Person’s Grant: prepare pension and property records before applying

If you have left work, prepare current income and asset records before applying for an Older Person’s Grant. SASSA also assesses a spouse’s finances where applicable.

Explain your income and property

Regulation 21 includes private pension or annuity payments, rent, interest and dividends in income. Cash and cash investments also count as assets.

The value of an owned home occupied by the applicant (and spouse, where applicable) is excluded from assets. Explain which property you live in, and disclose other property and any rental income.

Bring evidence of the change

The government service guide asks former employees for UIF membership proof or an employer’s discharge certificate. It also lists private-pension evidence.

SASSA’s 2026 booklet asks for three months of statements for all active accounts held by the applicant and spouse. Check its Older Person’s Grant checklist for the remaining documents.

The booklet also asks for proof of allowable deductions, including tax, UIF and medical aid. Take evidence of the deduction as well as the amount reaching your account.

Ask SASSA which current income and asset limits apply to your circumstances.

Apply through SASSA

The service guide directs applicants to their nearest SASSA office. Applying is free. Keep the receipt as proof of application.

Keep any refusal and its reasons. TPR’s ordinary-grant appeal guide explains the documents and deadlines to check.