Rental subsidy of up to NT$8,000 per month. Here are the qualifications and the application procedure

The COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread, and many industries are deeply affected. The Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior (內政部營建署) has relaxed the system to benefit renters. Housing subsidies are open to "rent subsidies", "interest subsidies for self-purchased housing loan" and "interest subsidies for housing renovation loan". In 2021, there is a grading system for rent subsidies, with a maximum of NT$8,000 per month. These three types of applications will be accepted until August 31.

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The monthly subsidy can be up to NT$8,000, and the application qualifications and procedures are announced. Photo/provided by the Construction and Planning Agency

Those who meet the following conditions can apply for housing subsidies:

1. Taiwanese nationals are adults, minors, married minors, or those who cannot return home from a resettlement institution or foster home.
2. None of the family members have their own homes. Family members refer to the applicant, the applicant's spouse, and the applicant’s, or spouse's immediate family members in the household registration. Also, if the applicant's parents have passed away or they have minors or family members who have physical or mental disabilities that need to be taken care of.
3. If the average monthly income per capita, movable property limit per capita, and family real estate limit are all below a certain amount. If there is domestic violence or sexual assault and there is a need to be separated from the offender, the applicant may submit relevant documents such as an affidavit or divorce proceedings. The calculation of the annual income, properties, government housing subsidies received by their spouses or immediate family members, and the evaluation weight of the domestic violence or sexual assault offenders are not included.

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The monthly subsidy can be up to NT$8,000, and the application qualifications and procedures are announced. Photo/provided by the Construction and Planning Agency

The Construction and Planning Agency states that only one of the three conditions, "rent subsidies", "interest subsidies for self-purchased housing loan" or "interest subsidies for housing repair loan" can be applied for. No matter which kind of subsidy is applied for, a copy of the applicant’s ID card or household registration should be attached. If the applicant and the spouse have different household registrations, the household registrations of both must be attached. If family members (spouse, immediate family members in household registration) are foreigners, people from mainland China, residents of Hong Kong or Macau, they should attach a certificate of entry and exit records and a residence permit.

The government offers the above diversified housing assistance, to help citizens live in suitable housing. For application qualifications and related regulations, please go to the "Inquiry on Residential Subsidy Area" on the homepage of the Construction and Planning Agency website. For more information, please go to "Huang Ta-wei Financial Research Office" and "Chairman Chuang’s Life Information”.