Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior has announced details of the Home Longevity Subsidy Program, targeting legally built low- and mid-rise residential buildings over 30 years old. The program aims to assist 600 buildings within three years, addressing the issue of an aging population living in aging homes. Eligible properties include four- to six-story apartment buildings and townhouses of six stories or fewer. Applications must be submitted to local governments by December 31, 2027, with construction generally required to be completed within one year.
Subsidies are divided into two categories: public spaces and private indoor spaces. For apartments, at least three public space improvement items must be selected, with a maximum subsidy of up to NT$9.6 million per building. Townhouses must select at least one public space item. Covered projects include elevator installation, facade renovation, stairwell improvements, pipeline upgrades, waterproofing and insulation, barrier-free facilities, and safety improvements for external air-conditioning pipelines.
Outline of the Old Housing Life Extension roadshow briefing sessions (Photo Ministry of the Interior)
After completing public space renovations, applicants may apply for indoor subsidies, covering home safety improvements, barrier-free facilities, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and necessary interior renovations. Ordinary households may receive up to NT$200,000, while senior or disadvantaged households may receive up to NT$300,000.
The ministry notes that buildings already entering urban renewal or hazardous building redevelopment programs, single-ownership apartment buildings, planned demolitions, or cases that have received similar subsidies are not eligible. Seismic assessments are required before applying, though assessment results do not affect subsidy approval.
