The government has about 81,000 properties in total, but only 56,000 have had assessments done to estimate maintenance costs. The longer it takes to clear the backlog, the more it will cost as buildings grow older and their conditions deteriorate. Those used by Correctional Services, including prisons, require R8.4-billion. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, including court buildings throughout the country, requires R4.6-billion. 13% are in a good condition, 77% in fair condition, and 9% in poor or very poor condition.