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Hong Kong public housing wait time edges up to 4.8 years

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The average wait time for public rental housing in Hong Kong has slightly increased to 4.8 years for general applicants, according to the Housing Bureau. However, the bureau noted that the wait time for standard public rental homes specifically decreased by 0.1 years to 5.5 years in the second quarter. This shift is attributed to a higher allocation of desirable urban housing units to long-term waiting applicants, which the bureau views as a positive sign of progress in addressing the housing backlog. AI

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Hong Kong public housing wait time edges up to 4.8 years

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Hong Kong public rental housing wait edges up to 4.8 years, urban allocations rise

    The composite waiting time for general applicants for long- and short-term subsidised public rental housing in Hong Kong has edged up slightly to 4.8 years at the end of June, authorities have said, adding that a higher proportion of coveted homes in urban areas was allocated in …

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