Department Portal

Department of Urban and Transport Planning | Home Page > Department Portal

Strategic Executive: Mr. P van Rensburg

Our goal is to guide and manage the effective and efficient urban planning of Windhoek through an innovative, forward thinking and cooperative approach. Despite numerous challenges we believe Windhoek can develop to be an engaging and dynamic place to be. We strive to set adequate policy to balance the vital interest of public need, development drive, infrastructure and resident concern to ensure a prosperous city of the future.

Dominant in our approach is low congestion, yet effortless urban mobility to facilitate work and leisure. Together we believe we can contribute to reaching our objectives including accessibility, sustainability, environmental quality, climate resilience and social equity, which will improve the quality of life of all Windhoek residents:

Contact us at:

(061) 290 2482 or

The Department consists of the following Divisions:

Building Control

All building work carried out within the City of Windhoek should meet current building codes and regulation requirements. Our Building Control service ensures that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation

Contact us for:

  • Building Permits and inspections
  • Compliance Certificates and inspections
  • Regulatory Enforcement

Useful information:

Planning, Design and Traffic Flow

The City of Windhoek’s Transport Network is the backbone on which the city is founded. The Division assumes the critical responsibility for the planning, design and management of the transport system including effective storm water management aimed at ensuring optimal urban mobility and safe and efficient transport for all modes of transport, including Non-Motorised Transport.

Contact us for:

  • Speed Calming or Road Safety Enquiries
  • Flood Line Enquiries
  • Future Road or Public Transport Planning
  • Traffic congestion or mobility concerns

Useful information:

  • Roads Master Plan for Windhoek Click Here
  • Non-Motorised Transport Strategy – Final Report Click Here

Urban Policy

Guiding development and land use management through the setting of appropriate policy to promote a sustainable, well integrated and liveable city of the future.

Contact us for:

  • Subdivisions
  • Consolidations
  • Land use change applications
  • Consent use applications
  • Resident Occupations
  • Regulatory Enforcement

Useful information:

Sustainable Development

Achieving a sustainable city in line with SDG 11 through meticulous long term planning, data gathering and processing.

Contact us for:

  • Spatial data and statistics
  • Township Establishment within development boundaries
  • Township Establishment on private land outside development boundaries

Useful information:

Public Transportation

The City of Windhoek’s Public transportation system is not only a primary contributor to the building of a strong economy for Windhoek and surrounds, but also plays a major role in social upliftment and poverty reduction by transporting people to and from work and social necessities thereby driving inclusive accessibility.

Contact us for:

  • Bus timetables
  • Bus hire
  • Taxi ranks & stops

Useful information:

< back to Department Portal

Department Portal Links

Random Images

City of Windhoek | The Gateway to Endless Opportunities

Info Portal

The heart of Namibia, Windhoek, possesses a unique charm due to its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. It serves as a strategic point from which to ... go there

Citizen Portal

Windhoek - City of Many Faces. Pulsing with life, opportunity and the promise of adventure, Windhoek is a multicultural city, characterised by the tranquil co-existence and ample lebensraum for its people ... go there

Business Portal

The City as the capital in a well-organized country, possess the necessary infrastructure and services in place to attract key industry players. ... go there

Councillors Portal

Council is the highest decision making body of the Windhoek municipality. Windhoek is run by a multi-party organ of 15 Councillors
... go there

Tourism Portal

The charm of the City of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. Since Independence came to the country on 21 March 1990, ... go there

Department Portal

The City of Windhoek consists of the 9 departments, which are geared towards increasing service delivery to the residents of the Capital... go there

Media Portal

This portal is designed to keep the media informed of what is happening within the City of Windhoek. All media will be able to log onto the portal with their user details to access documents relevant for publication ... go there
City of Windhoek
The Gateway to Endless Opportunities
E-Portal Search Notifications
website by Intouch Interactive Marketing

Public Notices

Notice From: To: Location: More Details:
Fact Sheet - City of Windhoek and KeyPlot Investment Parking System 09 Oct 2023 31 Jul 2025 Windhoek Download PDF
Consolidated Feedback Report for Public Meetings held during October/November 2022 19 Sep 2023 30 Nov 2025 Windhoek Download PDF