Seoul Gangseo-gu, 25% Reduction in Road Occupancy Fees for Private Businesses

Applications Accepted Until the 31st, Already Paid Occupancy Fees Will Be Refunded

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) will reduce road occupancy fees by 25% to ease the burden on small business owners due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Road occupancy fees are usage fees charged to those occupying and using a part of the road.

The district will temporarily reduce this year's regular road occupancy fees and refund fees already paid to alleviate the difficulties residents are experiencing due to COVID-19 and to revitalize the local economy.

The reduction applies to all private business operators and individuals facing economic difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19. However, public institutions, local public enterprises, and public facilities (such as electricity, telecommunications, and gas facility businesses) are excluded from the reduction.

If the occupancy fee has already been paid, applicants can submit a refund application form by visiting the Construction Management Division of Gangseo-gu Office in person, or by email (2012111314@gangseo.seoul.kr) or fax by the 31st of this month.

For those who have not yet paid, no separate application is necessary. The district will send a revised payment notice after the reduction, and payment can be made then.

The district expects a total of 1,225 cases and approximately 549 million KRW in road occupancy fees to be reduced through this measure.

District Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “Small business owners and operators are facing many difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in consumer activity. We hope this road occupancy fee reduction will provide practical help to small business owners in the district.”

For more details, please contact the Construction Management Division of Gangseo-gu Office.

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