Suncheon-si Invests 8 Billion KRW to Improve Housing Welfare for Low-Income Families

Monthly Cash Rent Support for Rental Households, Periodic Home Repair In-Kind Support for Homeowners

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 10th that it will invest a budget of 8 billion KRW this year to improve housing welfare for low-income households.

The city targets a total of about 6,100 households, including 5,400 rental households and 680 owner-occupied households. Rental households will receive differentiated monthly rent support ranging from 163,000 KRW to 372,000 KRW depending on the number of household members, while owner-occupied households will receive home repair support classified into minor, moderate, and major repairs, provided every 3, 5, and 7 years respectively.

The eligibility criteria for housing benefits is an income of 2,194,331 KRW for a family of four, and those selected as recipients with less than 45% of the median income will receive monthly rent or home repair support.

The in-kind home repair project, which will be promoted starting this month, will be carried out through a consignment agreement with the Korea Land and Housing Corporation Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters. Additionally, convenience facilities such as handrails will be installed for households with disabled persons or elderly aged 65 and over.

A Suncheon City official stated, “In the new normal era where comfortable housing is important due to COVID-19, housing welfare support is expected to greatly help improve the living environment of vulnerable groups, resolve housing polarization, and enhance the quality of life for low-income households.”

Meanwhile, citizens who wish to receive or apply for housing welfare support can inquire at the 129 Ministry of Health and Welfare call center, their local eup/myeon/dong office, or the Suncheon City Social Welfare Division.

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