Suwon City to Renovate 76 Vacant Houses This Year

The city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province will efficiently renovate abandoned vacant houses through subsidies and other support to improve residential environment deterioration and socio-economic problems caused by the increase in vacant houses.

A vacant house is defined as a residence that has not been occupied or used by anyone for more than one year from the date the mayor or county governor confirms its occupancy or usage status. The assessment is classified into grades 1 to 4 based on aging, safety, hygiene, and other factors.

Vacant houses rated grade 1 or 2 are physically and functionally sound and can be reused. On the other hand, vacant houses rated grade 3 or 4 suffer severe physical and structural damage, requiring safety measures or demolition.

Suwon City Hall

The city of Suwon offers property tax reductions when vacant houses are demolished or remodeled and then utilized for public purposes.

Suwon plans to collaborate with local administrative welfare centers to investigate vacant houses and actively seek utilization plans.

This year, Suwon has finalized a total of 76 vacant houses for renovation, including 13 houses rated grade 1, 21 houses rated grade 2, 29 houses rated grade 3, and 13 houses rated grade 4.

An official from Suwon stated, "Through the vacant house renovation project, we will renovate abandoned vacant houses to create a safe and pleasant residential environment."

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