Seoul to provide up to 7.2 million won in housing support for homeless families with newborns

Seoul is providing significant housing support to families with newborns who lack their own homes, offering up to 7.2 million won in rental assistance. The city announced on July 7 that it is accepting applications for the second half of the year for its "Childbirth Homeless Family Housing Support Project." Applications are open until December 31 through the "Birth and Childcare All-in-One Information" website. This year, Seoul relaxed the eligibility standards for the program. The maximum deposit for jeonse loans eligible for support increased from 300 million won to 500 million won. For monthly rental households, the combined monthly rent and deposit limit rose from 1.3 million won to 2.29 million won. To qualify, applicants must live at the same address as their newborn child, who must have been registered in Seoul. Both parents must be homeless and meet income requirements, with the household income not exceeding 180% of the standard median income. Residents of public rental housing or those already receiving housing support from the government or Seoul city are excluded to prevent duplicate benefits. Seoul plans to announce the results of the eligibility verification for the second-half applicants in January next year. Following confirmation of housing expense proofs, support payments of up to 300,000 won per month will be disbursed starting in February. The support period is two years, with an additional year granted for each subsequent child, potentially extending the total support duration to four years.

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Seoul is accepting applications for the second half of the year for its 'Childbirth Homeless Family Housing Support Project.'