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Taiwan social housing policy and targets

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2026-08-12 05:13 UTC → 2026-08-23 15:37 UTC · added removed

The National Housing and Urban Development Center has announced the availability of 1,500 new social housing rental units across in New Taipei, Nantou, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Applications for are scheduled from 14 August to 14 September 2026, with a lottery on 16 December and move-in dates starting 1 March 2027. At least 20% of these units, which include specific reservations units are reserved for families married or child-rearing families, with children, are scheduled lease terms extending up to open in August 2026. This announcement follows twelve years for households with pre-school children. These developments occur amid ongoing criticism from civil society groups regarding a perceived reduction in the “Million-Household Rental Support Plan.” Critics argued that have alleged a reduction in the target for newly built social housing had been lowered from 130,000 units to 30,000 units, accompanied by alongside a 60% budget cut of approximately 60%. cut. In response to these concerns and calls for housing justice from local leaders, response, Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang clarified that the 130,000-unit target remains unchanged. unchanged, noting that the 30,000-unit figure refers to the first phase of identified projects. He explained that the government is transitioning from a model of direct management to a more diverse approach model involving urban renewal and cooperation with local governments. The 30,000-unit figure mentioned in reports refers to the first phase of identified projects, Minister Liu stated that over 40,000 units have been completed and another 80,000 are under construction. Local leaders, including Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, have urged the Ministry stated it will continue central government to work with local authorities uphold its promises to secure additional land ensure housing justice. Meanwhile, Kaohsiung has reported significant expansion, adding 22,265 social housing units during Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s tenure and reserving 40% of its capacity for marriage and child-rearing families. Additionally, the National Land Administration is promoting a subsidy program for renovating buildings over 30 years old to meet long-term goals. improve seismic safety and general structural integrity.

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