Today, we would like to learn more about the qualifications and contents of the housing benefit application, which is a system that supports housing expenses for low-income families. Please check the details such as the changes in the housing benefit in 2023 and the payment amount.
Qualifications for Housing Allowance
Housing benefit refers to the payment of rental fees, repair and maintenance expenses, and supplies necessary for housing safety to low-income recipients.
Housing allowance is stipulated by the National Basic Livelihood Security Act and the Housing Allowance Act.
The qualifications for applying for housing benefit, that is, the selection standard, are those whose recognized income is less than or equal to the housing benefit selection standard.
Here, the recognized income amount is the sum of the assessed income and the income conversion amount of the property.
Qualifications for housing benefit are those with a standard median income of 47% or less.
> Know the concept of standard median income
The eligibility to apply for housing benefit for a single household is KRW 976,609.
Qualifications for 4-person household housing benefit The amount in 2023 is 2,538,453 won.
Even if you are eligible to apply for housing benefit, you cannot receive housing benefit if you do not need housing benefit or if housing is provided according to other laws and regulations.
On the My Home website, which provides information on housing welfare, you can easily check whether you are eligible to apply for housing benefit through self-diagnosis of housing benefit.
Housing benefit self-diagnosis
In the housing benefit self-diagnosis test, select the current housing type and enter the recognized household income.
You can check the recognized income right away with a simple simulated calculation on the homepage as welfare.
> Income Recognized Amount Simulation Calculator
After entering the recognized household income, select whether or not to apply for separate payment of youth housing benefits.
You can check the result of self-diagnosis to see if you are eligible for housing benefit.
Reorganization in 2023
Housing benefit benefits have been reorganized as of 2023.
Please refer to the 2023 housing benefit reorganization below.
The housing benefit law is based on the Housing Benefit Act and the National Basic Livelihood Security Act.
As of 2023, the relevant ministry has been changed to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Eligible applicants for housing benefit are those whose recognized income is less than 47% of the median income.
Support criteria are also paid considering the amount of recognized income, number of household members, housing type, and housing cost burden level.
In the case of renting households, cash is paid the same as before, but in the case of own households, support for home improvement has been strengthened.
If you are preparing to apply after checking your eligibility for housing benefit, please check the details of the housing benefit reorganization in 2023.
How to apply for housing benefit
Find out how to apply for housing benefits.
Recipients and household members can apply for housing benefit.
If you have previously received livelihood or medical benefits, you do not need to apply for housing benefits separately.
You can easily apply for a new housing benefit on the Welfare Lo website.
Applying for housing benefits online
You can apply for housing benefits offline by visiting the Administrative Welfare Center in your address.
Required documents for application are as follows.
Social security benefits application form
Income and Property Declaration
Financial Information Provision Agreement
Lease agreement, use loan confirmation
Copy of bankbook and ID, etc.
Most of the document forms are available at the Administrative Welfare Center, but you must bring a lease agreement, etc.
When an application for housing benefit is received, the housing benefit application qualifications, such as income and property, are reviewed first. After that, after conducting a housing survey and making a decision on coverage, benefits are paid.
Today, we found out how to apply for housing benefit, the contents of the 2023 reform, and how to apply for housing benefit. If you are eligible for housing allowance, please apply and receive welfare benefits.