Kaohsiung offers subsidies for old building facade repairs, up to NT$300,000

The Kaohsiung City Government is encouraging the improvement of exterior safety and aesthetics in older buildings through its 2026 subsidy program for exterior decorative material repairs.

The initiative offers financial assistance of up to NT$4,500 per square meter for eligible projects, capping the total subsidy at NT$300,000 per building. Applications will be accepted until December 2, 2026, or until funds are depleted. The program aims to help building management committees and responsible individuals address deteriorating exterior facades, enhancing both safety and the city's visual appeal.

Recognizing the complexities and coordination required for such renovations, the city has broadened the eligibility criteria. Buildings that have already completed exterior repairs in 2024 and 2025 can now retroactively apply for subsidies. This adjustment aims to support more buildings and ensure broader participation in the program.

Eligible buildings must have obtained their use permits before December 31, 2014, be at least five stories high, and have a registered apartment building management organization. The repairs must involve removing deteriorated exterior finishes and applying treatments such as cement mortar rendering with waterproof coatings or tile repairs. The subsidy is calculated based on the actual repaired area, and duplicate subsidies from other government agencies are not permitted.