Welcome to Joshco

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has been established by the City of Johannesburg to provide quality low-cost housing services and products to the citizens of Johannesburg.

The City of Johannesburg has over three million inhabitants. Many of these people lack access to basic services, including basic housing. The housing backlog is exaccerbated by continued migration. The providing of low-cost housing is a major challenge.

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) received its mandate in March 2004 to help eradicate the housing backlog in the City of Johannesburg. It is solely owned by the City of Johannesburg and is governed by a board of directors appointed by the City. Joshco’s programmes and activities are informed by the City of Johannesburg’s Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and its mission is to provide quality, affordable and sustainable social housing.