Geumcheon-gu Supports Housing Stability for Single-Parent Families

Recruitment of Remaining 11 Households for Single-Parent Family Customized Housing Move-in Applicants

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yuseonghun) will recruit tenants for the remaining units of single-parent family housing from September 7 to 11.

The single-parent family housing is a social mix-type public one-room housing prepared by the district in collaboration with Seoul City and SH (Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation) in Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, to ensure housing stability for homeless single-parent families.

The basement floor includes community facilities and parking, and from the 2nd to 5th floors, three households reside on each floor.

The remaining units of single-parent family housing being recruited this time total 11 units, with rent at about 50% of the surrounding market price. The basic lease period is 2 years, and residents can live up to 8 years if they maintain eligibility.

Applicants must be registered residents of Seoul as of the announcement date (August 24) and be single-parent families with children under 18 years old.

All household members must be homeless, and the previous year's average monthly urban worker income must be 70% or less. For 70% or less of the previous year's average monthly urban worker income, the limit is 3,065,866 KRW or less for a two-person household and 3,938,828 KRW or less for a three-person household.

The district will open the housing for viewing on September 3 and 4 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Prospective tenants can apply after directly inspecting the housing.

After conducting a field survey of applicants, the district plans to announce the final tenants on December 4, with room drawing and community education scheduled for December 10. Tenants will sign contracts with SH Corporation by the end of December and move in by February 25, 2021.

Tenants must comply with management regulations suitable for the characteristics of community housing and agree to participate in community programs. SH Corporation’s community coordinators will support residents in developing community capabilities.

Prospective tenants should bring identification, proof of asset ownership, and other required documents to apply in person at the Integrated Welfare Counseling Office on the 7th floor of the district office.

Detailed information on eligibility, rent, and more can be found on the Geumcheon-gu Office website under ‘Notices & Announcements’ and on the SH Corporation website.

Mayor Yuseonghun of Geumcheon-gu said, “To improve residents’ quality of life, solving housing issues is the first necessary condition,” adding, “We will implement more detailed housing welfare policies so that vulnerable groups can lead stable lives through a solid residential foundation.”

For more information, contact the Women and Family Division of Geumcheon-gu Office or the Geumcheon Tongtong Welfare Call Center.

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