Suncheon-si Provides 4 Million Won Support for Demolition of Vacant Houses Over One Year Old

Published 29 Jan.2024 14:38(KST)

Demolition of 50 Vacant Houses and Closure Measures for Entry to 10 Vacant Houses Underway

Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that it will promote the ‘2024 Vacant House Maintenance Support Project.’

This measure aims to prevent safety accidents caused by vacant houses and alleviate residents' concerns to improve a pleasant residential environment.

[Photo by Suncheon City]

The city will invest 200 million KRW this year to demolish 50 vacant houses.

If the owner demolishes the house, up to 4 million KRW per house will be supported.

The support targets houses or buildings attached to houses that have been unoccupied or unused for more than one year.

Support is not available if only the attached buildings are demolished.

Applications can be submitted by vacant house owners to the administrative welfare centers of the town, township, or neighborhood where the vacant house is located by February 5.

This year, due to the reorganization of the subsidy support method, subsidies will be provided through the Botaem e-System.

The city plans to handle this by obtaining a power of attorney for the Botaem e-System on behalf of senior citizens. The city has demolished 354 houses in the past five years.

Additionally, the city will newly promote the ‘2024 Vacant House Access Closure Project’ for vacant houses with concerns about safety accidents and crime occurrence.

The project includes installing safety fences and no-entry signs.

It will be carried out for 10 houses, with a project cost of 1 million KRW per house.

With the consent of the vacant house owners, the project will be directly promoted by Suncheon City, and vacant house owners can apply by visiting the Urban Space Regeneration Division of Suncheon City Hall.

A city official said, “We ask for the active participation of vacant house owners so that fire and collapse risks can be reduced and a safe and pleasant residential environment can be created.”