Hong Kong Housing Authority: The income and asset limits for public housing in the 2026/27 financial year will be raised by 2.8% and 1.4% respectively.

The Subsidized Housing Committee under the Hong Kong Housing Authority has discussed and approved the review results of the income and asset limits for public rental housing (PRH) for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The new limits will take effect from April 1, 2026. Following the review, the income limits for PRH for the 2026/27 fiscal year have been increased overall by 2.8%, and the asset limits have been increased overall by 1.4%, applicable to applicants of different household sizes. A spokesperson for the Housing Authority stated that the income and asset limits for PRH are reviewed annually according to established mechanisms to reflect the latest economic situation and the affordability of citizens. Based on the established formula, the Committee has approved adjustments to the relevant limits for households of all sizes for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The Housing Authority emphasized that the adjustments aim to maintain the objectivity and fairness of the eligibility criteria for PRH applications, ensuring that the limit levels remain consistent with changes in the socio-economic environment, and ensuring that public housing resources continue to focus on assisting low-income families in need of housing.