3-Minute Guide to YOT Hub Youth Hostel Application

YOT Hub is a youth hostel initiative established through a partnership between Yan Oi Tong and the Regal Hotel Group. The facility includes 80 double rooms, accommodating up to 160 residents. The monthly rent for each room ranges from HKD 9,000 to 9,300, with variations based on room size, floor, and orientation. Personal bed rentals range from HKD 4,500 to 4,650. The first lease term is two years, with the first year being a fixed term, non-terminable early.

Eligibility

Permanent Hong Kong resident
Aged 18 to 30
Full-time, part-time, or self-employed
Cannot own residential property in Hong Kong

Application Categories

Individual or joint applications

Application Type	Total Monthly Income Limit	Maximum Asset Value Limit
Single Applicant	$28,000	$398,000
Joint Applicant	$56,000	$796,000

Application Process

Online submission: Qualified applicants must complete and submit an application form.
Confirmation number: Upon submission, an application number will be provided for follow-up.
Progress check: If no confirmation email is received within 7 working days, applicants should contact YOT Hub.
Approval process: The approval takes approximately 30 working days.

Community Activity Requirements

Residents are required to participate in 200 hours of "Stay Fun" activities annually, covering diverse themes such as conservation, talent development, community service, national awareness, self-improvement, and youth development. To learn more about the application, please visit the official YOT Hub website.

What do you think of the rent and location of YOT Hub? How might the annual 200 hours of "Stay Fun" activities help in your personal growth and career development?

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