Addressing the Issue of Well-Off Households in Public Rental Housing

Saturday, 4 May 2024, 01:30

The allocation of public rental housing in Hong Kong has been facing challenges due to well-off households taking advantage of generous income limits and rent subsidies. This practice has pushed the poor towards the expensive private rental market, highlighting the need for reforms in the system to prioritize those in need of affordable housing.

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Challenges in Public Housing Allocation

Generous income limits and rent subsidies have led to well-off households occupying public housing units, displacing lower-income families to the high-cost private rental market. This situation calls for policy changes to ensure fairness and accessibility in public housing allocation.

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