Recruitment of Tenants for Customized Public One-Room Housing (Borin Housing) for Elderly Living Alone in Geumcheon-gu

Applications accepted at local community centers from the 15th to 19th...Check Geumcheon District Office and SH Corporation websites for eligibility and supply schedule...Rent at about 30% of market price, up to 20 years residence if eligibility maintained...7 remaining units available

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yuseonghun) is recruiting residents for the remaining 7 units of Borin Housing from February 15 to 19.

Borin Housing is a public one-room housing tailored for elderly living alone, introduced by Geumcheon-gu in collaboration with Seoul City and SH (Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation) to improve the poor living conditions of seniors and support a healthy old age.

The remaining units being recruited this time total 7 units: 3 units at Borin Housing (Branch 1 / Doksan 2-dong) and 4 units at Borin Happiness Housing (Branch 6 / Siheung 1-dong).

Applicants must be elderly living alone aged 65 or older residing in Geumcheon-gu who receive basic livelihood, medical, or housing benefits. They must comply with management regulations suitable for community housing and agree to participate in community programs.

The rent is about 30% of the surrounding market price, and the basic lease period is 2 years. If the eligibility is maintained, residents can live for up to 20 years.

Elderly living alone who wish to move in can apply by visiting their local community service center from February 15 to 19.

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

The district will conduct a field survey of applicants and announce the final residents on April 9, 2021. On April 16, room selection and community education will be held.

Residents will sign contracts with SH Corporation at the end of April and move in between May and July.

For seniors lacking rental deposit funds, the district provides loans covering 90% of the deposit at an annual interest rate of 2%, supports welfare checks, and prevents solitary deaths through community programs and tailored residential support.

Additionally, unmanned parcel lockers, security CCTV, and solar power generators will be installed to ensure residents’ safety and convenience.

Meanwhile, starting with Borin Housing (Branch 1) in March 2015, the district has established Borin Dure (Branch 2) in December 2015, Borin Hetsal (Branch 3) in June 2016, Borin Hamkke (Branch 4) in July 2016, Borin Hope (Branch 5) in March 2020, and Borin Happiness Housing (Branch 6) in July 2020 to support seniors’ happy old age.

Yuseonghun, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “Borin Housing improves the quality of life for seniors through community activities and contributes to spreading a community housing culture where people live together,” adding, “We will continue to implement various policies not only for housing but also to support sustainable jobs for seniors’ happy old age.”

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Welfare Support Division of Geumcheon-gu Office or the Geumcheon Tongtong Welfare Call Center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.