Hong Kong Public Housing: Eligibility and Application Guide
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Eligibility Requirements
To apply for public housing, the following conditions must be met:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Residency Status: The applicant and family members must currently reside in Hong Kong, possess the right to land in Hong Kong, and their stay must not be subject to conditions of stay (except conditions related to the duration of stay).
- Marital Status: All married persons must apply together with their spouse (unless they have filed for divorce in court, the spouse does not have the right to land in Hong Kong, or the spouse is deceased).
- Income and Asset Limits: The total monthly income and total net assets of the applying household must not exceed the limits set by the Housing Authority.
- Residency Duration: At the time of application, at least half of the family members listed on the application form must have lived in Hong Kong for at least seven years, and all members must still be residing in Hong Kong.
- Property Ownership: During the application period, the applicant and family members must not own or co-own any residential property in Hong Kong or any interest in such property.
Income and Asset Limits (Effective from April 1, 2025)
| Family Size | Monthly Income Limit | Net Asset Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $13,090 | $291,000 |
| 2 persons | $20,230 | $394,000 |
| 3 persons | $25,100 | $514,000 |
| 4 persons | $31,000 | $600,000 |
| 5 persons | $38,650 | $666,000 |
| 6 persons | $45,440 | $721,000 |
| 7 persons | $49,930 | $770,000 |
| 8 persons | $55,830 | $805,000 |
| 9 persons | $61,570 | $892,000 |
| 10 persons or more | $67,180 | $961,000 |
Note: If all family members are elderly aged 60 or above, their net asset limit will be double the above limits.
Application Method
1. Online Application
Applicants who have registered for "iAM Smart+" can submit their public housing application form and related declarations online using digital signatures through the public housing application e-service.
2. Submit Application by Mail or In Person
Applicants can complete the application form and submit it along with all relevant supporting documents and declarations by mail or in person to the Housing Department's Application Sub-division within 3 months.
Application forms can be obtained free of charge from various public housing estate offices, the Housing Department's Application Sub-division, and District Offices under the Home Affairs Department. They can also be downloaded from the Housing Authority/Housing Department website.
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