The latest application window for the 2025 subsidized housing schemes has officially closed, with the Housing Authority reporting a cumulative total of approximately 105,000 applications. This year marks the introduction of a new “streamlined arrangement,” allowing applicants to submit a single request for multiple housing programs simultaneously.
Due to this procedural change, which merged three distinct schemes into one application process, officials have noted that the current data is not directly comparable to figures from previous years. The authority clarified that these are preliminary statistics, as they do not yet account for mail-in applications or paper forms currently being processed at estate offices.
Market Demand and Project Details
Current statistics indicate that roughly 99,000 applications have been submitted for the 2025 Home Ownership Scheme. With 6,926 new units available across five developments—including locations in Tung Chung, Ping Shan, Tseung Kwan O, Kai Tak, and Kam Tin—the program is currently oversubscribed by approximately 13 times.
The units on offer range from 281 to 560 square feet, with prices set between 1.5 million and 4.8 million dollars. Larger units, defined as those over 410 square feet, make up 24% of the total inventory, with 200 of these larger homes located in the Kai Tak development.
What Happens Next
The Housing Authority is expected to announce final application figures alongside the official lottery draw, which is scheduled for the second quarter of this year. This draw will determine the sequence for flat selection and quota distribution across the three schemes.
Following the lottery, the selection process for the Home Ownership Scheme and the Green Form Subsidized Home Ownership Scheme is expected to begin in the third and fourth quarters. Successful applicants under the White Form Secondary Market Scheme may expect to receive their approval letters in the fourth quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many applications were received in total?
The Housing Authority has received approximately 105,000 applications, though Here’s a preliminary figure that does not include all pending mail-in or manual paper submissions.
Why can’t these numbers be compared to past years?
The Housing Authority stated that because this is the first year of the “streamlined arrangement,” which allows for combined applications across three different schemes, the data is not considered suitable for direct comparison with previous programs.
What is the price range for the new Home Ownership Scheme units?
The available units are priced between 1.5 million and 4.8 million dollars, depending on the specific development and unit size.
Given the high level of interest in these subsidized housing options, what factors do you believe are most critical for families when selecting their preferred location?
