Tenant
Basic eligibility criteria:
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs; And
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
- Agreeing with the concept of “co-living , and being able to live with other household(s);
- Fulfilling other specific conditions or requirements put down by the service operators.
Application procedures











Tenant Application
Tai Kok Tsui Lai Chi Kok Road

Service features | Connecting social capital and building up a community network |
Monthly rent: |
Equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under the CSSA scheme |
Terms of tenancy: | not less than 2 years |
Flat size: |
Approximate 277-282 sq. ft. |
- Single young mothers aged 18-29 with not older than 8 years old child or the multicultural girl who are facing domestic violence and having housing need
- Living in subdivided flat and Having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH)for no less than 3 years or Those having urgent need for transitional housing
- Employed full-time or receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
- Agree with the concept of “Co-living”, accept to live with others
Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
Enquire: | 2708 8461(Ms. Kwan) /3413 1561 (Ms. Kwok) |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.bokss.org.hk |
Mong Kok – Soy Street “James’ Court”

Unit features | 1 kitchen shared by 2 or 3 households Separate washroom per unit |
Monthly rent: | Equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under the CSSA scheme |
Terms of tenancy: | Max. 2 years |
Features of the program | Tenants need to participate in the career development-related programme, in order to enhance the ability and income and ultimately improve their lives |
- A single person with a clear goal of self-reliance, or a single parent with young children. Both are willing to build up a mutual care network
- Having queued for PRH for no less than 3 years;
- Currently living in inadequate housing conditions such as subdivided flat, caged home or industrial building
- Interested in developing in job occupation or social career
- Increasing income during the living period in transitional social housing; Enhancing ability or learning new skills by participating in the workshops
- There is a feasible relocation plan. Tenants move out after the lease is completed
St. James’ Settlement
Enquire: | 6916 7670 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://socialhousing.sjs.org.hk/ |
Central Staunton Street

- The "SOUK" Community Housing Movement aims to establish a simulated family support network for single residents through a three-generation co-housing model
- Provide transitional housing and help people with living and emotional support through intergenerational support
- 6 units are located on the first, second, third and fifth floors, with no elevators
- All units areTwo-bedroom units with over 500 square feet, include furniture and electrical appliances for immediate occupancy
- 4-5 people per unit, 2-3 people per room, shared dining room, kitchen and toilet
- Monthly rental expenses include:(1) rent based on the maximum level of the rent subsidy per person under CSSA scheme ;(2) $100 for sundry; (3) water and electricity fee
- Individual Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above with meeting the following requirements
- Those living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH)for no less than 3 years or defined as having urgent need for transitional housing by social workers in this project
- Employed full-time or receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
- Be healthy, take care of oneself in daily life, able to live independently and be suitable for co-living
- Agree with the concept of “Co-housing, Co-managing and Co-living” as multi-generational mix
- Take care of neighbours, be willing to actively participate and support community activities in Community Housing Movement Project
The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong
Enquire: |
2866 7867 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | www.sracp.org.hk |
Tuen Mun Tong Hang Road

- Green Garden- Social Hosuing aims to provide a green, mutual support and loving neighbourhood
- Tenants can have a better livelihood with caring neighbours
- Monthly rent: equal to the maxium level of the rent allowance under CSSA scheme or generally not exceeding 25% of household income
- Holding a valid HK Identity Card
- Low-income or facing the financial hardship household
- Have applied for Public Rental Housing for no less than 3 years
- Those living in adverse or inadequate living conditions
- Agree with the concept of "Co-living" and actively participate in the services and activities
Yan Oi Tong
Enquire: | 2655 7520 (On duty social worker) |
Email: | / |
Website: | http://www.cc.yot.org.hk |
Cheung Sha Wan Kim Shin Lane

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Society for Community Organization
Enquire: | 2725 3165 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.soco.org.hk |
Sham Shui Po Tai Nan Street

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
J Life Foundation Limited
Enquire: | 2361 3344 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://www.jlifefoundation.org/ |
Sham Shui Po Tai Po Road

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Christian Concern For The Homeless Association
Enquire: | 2788 0670 |
Email: | [email protected].org.hk |
Website: | http://www.homeless.org.hk/en/home/ |
Tai Hang Wun Sha Street

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Society for Community Organization
Enquire: | 2725 3165 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.soco.org.hk |
Yau Ma Tei Nathan Road

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Concern For Grassroots Livelihood Alliance
Enquire: | 3481 2699 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://grassrootsliveliho.wixsite.com/grassroots |
Ngau Tau Kok Ting Yip Street

Please contact operator
- Household who having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service
Enquire: | 5429 7986 Mr. Wang |
Website: | https://www.ktmss.org.hk/socialhousing/ |
Kwun Tong Ka Lok Street

Please contact operator
- Household who having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service
Enquire: | 5429 7986 Mr. Wang |
Website: | https://www.ktmss.org.hk/ |
Yau Ma Tei Pitt Street

Please contact operator
- Living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH) for no less than 3 years; OR
- Having urgent housing needs
- Having a full-time job or Having applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
J Life Foundation Limited
Enquire: | 2361 3344 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://www.jlifefoundation.org/ |
Tai Po Road Project

Flat information
- Hong Kong Housing Society allocates 134 units, while Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service- Hong Kong (ELCHK) allocate 51 units, and provide service support to those 185 households;
- Among the 51 units, ECLHK allocate individual flats for the 4-6 family households, and Co-living flats with 3 rooms for the 2-3 family households and youth.
Service Features
- The LOHAS Project aims to create a cheerful community and promote a lifestyle of health and sustainability at the individual, family and community level. The youth tenants can serve as a "LOHAS Ambassador" through the concept of "work exchange" or "volunteer exchange" to provide the services to the community and explore their life experience
- Monthly rent: Equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under CSSA scheme or generally not exceeding 25% of household income
- 2 years terms
- Applicants who are living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH)for no less than 3 years or having urgent need for transitional housing;
- The household and youth who are low-income and facing the financial problem
- The applicants who are living in dismal and inadequate housing conditions or having social service support in urgent need
- Hong Kong residents who aged 18 or above and have valid HK Identity Card
- Applicants should show their caring to the neighbors, willing to live with others and participating to community activities/services
- Frist Priority is given to the programme target service users: 2-6 family households (with a child aged 24 or below), youths who aged 18-30 and the child with a Special Educational Need
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service- Hong Kong
Enquire: | 2650 8807 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.service.elchk.org.hk/ |
*Guidance Notes: | Click here (Chinese Version only) |
Tin Hau Electric Road

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The first social housing project for EMs households
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Monthly Rent: Equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under CSSA scheme or generally not exceeding 25% household income
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Term of tenancy: Around 3 years. The first year is a fixed term.
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Unit Facilities: With independent toilet, kitchen, and necessary facilities such as air-conditioner, ventilation fan.
- 2-5 persons ethnic minorities households
- Queuing for Public Rental Housing for not less than three years
- Or urgent housing needs
- Or living in inadequate housing include: cage homes, bedspaces, sub-divided units, cubicles, rooftops, etc;
- With the recommendation by social workers will be given priority consideration
Society for Community Organization
Enquire: | 2725 3165 (Housing team of SoCo) |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.soco.org.hk |
To Kwa Wan Ha Heung Road

- Monthly rent : equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under CSSA scheme and generally not exceeding 25% of household income benchmarking the rental assistance scheme of the Housing Authority
- Pay water and electronic charges by household
- Term of tenancy : 2 years
- The flat size is from 600 ft to 1300 ft
- Each family has individual room with windows and the size is from 72 ft to 150 ft
- The size of coliving area, shared kitchen and toilet is around 360 ft
- Having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH)for no less than 3 years;
- Those living in adverse living conditions and having urgent need for transitional housing, e.g. living in indecent housing, non-domestic flats
- Employed full-time or receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
- Agree with the concept of “Co-living”, accept to live with others (3 or less family households)
The Salvation Army
Enquire: | (852) 3188 2151 |
Email: | / |
Website: | https://www.facebook.com/YFCPoverty |
Wah Fu Road World Fair Court

- ‘Best Neighbour. Walk Together ’Community Housing Project is provided transitional social housing for the families who are waiting Public Rental House for more than 3 years
- Tenants can share the communal space in the apartment and have a mutual-help support in the community
- Project can build up mutual-help and inclusive community through linking up with difference tenants and parties who involve in this community
- Term of tenancy : 8/2018 – 8/2021
- Flat Size: 397 – 408 ft.
- Usage fee: generally not exceeding 25% of household income
- Applicant must be aged 18 or above and hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card
- having queued for PRH for no less than 3 years or having urgent need for transitional housing
- 2. living in inadequate housing conditions and in urgent need of community support
- 2-5 person households (Priority given to 2 person household such as single family with child)
- Able to live with others, share the common facilities and participate in the services and activities
Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service
Enquire: | 3550 5540 (Ms. Lau) |
Email: | / |
Website: | http://aka.org.hk/ |
Shun Sing Mansion

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Monthly Rent: determined and adjusted according to CSSA scheme, and payable to SoCO in advance on the first day of each calendar month
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Water, electricity and town gas fee: Tenant households who live in an apartment with independent water, electricity and Town Gas meters are required to pay water, electricity and gas charges to Water Department, HK Electric and Towngas accordingly. The cost arising from using the common area will be calculated by SoCO and should be paid by the tenants on top of the monthly rent.
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Maintenance and Management Fee: Tenants are required to pay HK$200 each month as a deposit for maintenance. The total deposit shall be refunded to the tenants without interests after the end of the tenancy period if not used for maintenance.
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Term of tenancy: 2 years. First year is fixed term.
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Tenants cannot allow non-household members to live in the rental unit or change the composition of the tenant household without the approval of the project social worker.
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Observe the rules when using the common areas and facilities, and rules of co-living.
- Queued for PRH for no less than 3 years;
- Currently living in dismal and inadequate housing conditions; and
- Grass-root members with special housing needs
To Kwa Wan Road

- Monthly rent : equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under CSSA scheme and generally not exceeding 25% of household income benchmarking the rental assistance scheme of the Housing Authority
- Term of tenancy : 2 years (first year: fixed term; second year: with break clause stating 2-months notice to be served for termination)
- Pay one month deposit to the service operator when move in
- Pay water and electronic charges by negotiating with the co-living family.
- Those living in subdivided units and having queued for Public Rental Housing (PRH)for no less than 3 years; or those living in adverse living conditions and having urgent need for transitional housing, e.g. living in indecent housing, non-domestic flats,
- elderly new immigrants who have queued for PRH for less than 3 years, young people who have housing needs (up to 20% of the apartments will be offered to this group of people);
- Employed full-time or receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
- Agree with the concept of “Co-housing, Co-managing and Co-living”, willing to learn from one another, able to demonstrate empathy, able to live independently; and
- Eligiable for PRH application i.e. the income and total net asset not exceeding the limits set out by Hong Kong Housing Authority.
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited
Enquire: | (852) 2760 0115 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | http://www.skhwc.org.hk |
Mong Kok – Soy Street

Monthly rent: | Equal to the maximum level of the rent allowance under the CSSA scheme |
Terms of tenancy: | 2 years |
- Hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card;
- Having queued for PRH for no less than 3 years;
- Single families with child(ren);
- Currently living in dismal and inadequate housing conditions; and
- Able to live with others, share the common facilities and participate in the services and activities.
St. James’ Settlement
Enquire: | 2975 8777 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://www.sjs.org.hk |
Kowloon City

Monthly rent: | $4,755 |
Term of tenancy: | 2 years |
Rental subsidy available to eligible low income family
- Priority given to 3- and 4-person households
- Having queued for PRH for no less than 3 years, living in inadequate housing conditions and in urgent need of community support
- Applicant must be aged 18 or above and hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card; and
- CSSA families or families with a monthly income of 55% of Median Monthly Domestic Household Income (MMDHI) or below are first priority
- (All applicants must pass the means tests, living condition assessment and interview, and ensure the application information is correct.)
The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon
Enquire: | 2382-1576 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://www.loksintong.org |