People newly settled in Hong Kong can apply for public rental housing (PRH) flats if they meet the eligibility criteria. They can also live in private properties, but they must be careful that the flat rented or purchased is not an illegal structure such as rooftop, podium constructions, temporary partition units or squatters.
To Rent a PRH Flat
PRH flats are allocated to eligible applicants according to the sequence of their application number on the Housing Authority's PRH Waiting List (WL). People newly moved to Hong Kong can register on the WL if they are aged 18 or above and fulfilling other eligibility criteria. However, by the time a PRH flat is allocated, half of the household members in the application must have lived in Hong Kong for at least seven years and must still be living in Hong Kong.
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To Rent or Purchase a Private Property
People newly moved to Hong Kong can also rent or buy a private property, but they should be careful not to rent or purchase any illegal structures such as unauthorised rooftop, podium structures or temporary partition units.
For further enquires please calll the Buildings Department Hotline 2626 1616.
It is important that people newly moved to Hong Kong SHOULD NOT buy any squatter structures. The Housing Department has registered all squatter residents in 1984 / 85. Those not registered on the list are not eligible for PRH upon squatter clearance.
