Gokseong County Promotes Housing Renovation Project for Low-Income People with Disabilities

Recruiting 6 Additional Households...
Up to 3.8 Million Won in Support

Exterior view of Gokseong County Office.

On May 19, Gokseong County in South Jeolla Province announced that it will accept additional applications for the Disabled Housing Renovation Project until June, aiming to help people with disabilities live in a safer and more convenient environment.

The Disabled Housing Renovation Project focuses on improving convenience in homes of people with disabilities by installing accessible facilities and making modifications such as ramps, handrails, and the removal of level differences.

Last year, the county supported 11 households. This year, the project has been expanded to cover 19 households. Of these, 13 households have already received support, while the remaining 6 households will be selected through additional recruitment. Each household can receive up to 3.8 million won in support. The main areas of support include: installation of accessible entrances and ramps, installation of assistive handrails, bathroom renovations, and lowering of door thresholds.

Eligible applicants are registered persons with disabilities residing in Gokseong whose household's average monthly income in the previous year does not exceed that of urban workers. Both homeowners and tenants are eligible to apply. However, those who have received the same or similar housing renovation support from the government, local governments, public institutions, or financial institutions within the past three years are excluded. Applications can be submitted at the local Eup or Myeon Administrative Welfare Center according to the applicant's address, and final recipients will be selected based on priority.

A county official stated, "Through this project, we aim to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and enhance the local welfare environment," and encouraged eligible individuals to actively apply.

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