. The total population of Laingsburg totaled 7 330. . The municipality comprised six councillors, but did not have any wards. . Agriculture and accommodation were the main viable economic activities in Laingsburg and provided a sustainable income. . Two housing projects were implemented by the municipality. The Matjiesfontein project was conditionally approved, i.e. an application for 95 units was submitted, but only 39 units had been approved. The second project comprised 302 units and was in the planning stage. . The municipality was registered to receive the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). However, it had a backlog of 450 units. In 2008, 180 units were built by a Moladi constructor. . The municipality's target was to build 108 units per year. . The municipality operated 42 units for rental and receives full monthly rent.