The supply of public housing is tight. The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, stated in the Legislative Council today (20th) that the target of three years of upstairs has not changed. However, according to the current figures, the supply of public housing can meet the demand in 10 years. There will be new applicants during the period, and it is estimated that the goal of going upstairs will be reached "it can be done in ten to twenty years."
The waiting time for public housing has been increasing.
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The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, pointed out that the Housing Authority’s goal is to go upstairs in three years. According to the supply of public housing in the next 10 years, the supply of public housing is 330,000, and the demand for the next 10 years is estimated to be 301,000. There are no new applicants, and the supply can meet the demand after 10 years.
However, due to the fact that new families will queue up during the period, "I believe we can do it in ten to twenty years, and the number will be a great opportunity in fifteen to twenty years." However, he pointed out that there is no such thing. Positive data, including the number of new waiting lists.
Regarding the timetable for reaching the goal of going upstairs when required, Chen Fan said that he will try his best to move towards the goal. If the housing supply is sufficient, going upstairs in three years can be achieved.
I believe that we can do it in ten to twenty years, and the number of fifteen to twenty years will be a situation of great opportunity.
Chan Fan, Secretary for Transport and Housing
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, pointed out that the HA's goal is to go upstairs in three years.
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When asked about housing supply "top light and tail heavy", Chen Fan pointed out that in the next five years, in addition to the housing authority to provide units, in the short term, we will rely on transitional housing supply, cash allowances and sub-rental management to solve the housing problem.
He pointed out that it will study the conversion of idle school buildings into transitional housing. Owners of industrial buildings have also applied for full-seat modification, but this has failed due to issues such as safety facilities.
In terms of rent management, Chen Fan pointed out that the Estimates Department has set up a team for publicity and education in the region.
He pointed out that it is studying with the Development Bureau to speed up the housing construction process, including shortening statutory procedures and land construction procedures. It is expected that it will take 5 to 6 years to turn raw land into mature land. The Housing Authority will also carry out design work during the land construction period. It takes about 4 to 5 years to build a house.
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