Taiwan extends property application deadline for religious groups by two years

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has passed an amendment extending the deadline for religious groups to apply for the verification of their real estate ownership by two years. The new deadline is June 9, 2026. This extension, from the original four years to six, aims to provide religious organizations with more time to complete the necessary procedures and secure their property rights.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized its commitment to collaborating with local governments to actively assist religious groups in this process. The ministry highlighted that since the provisional ordinance took effect, various measures have been implemented, including relaxed document review principles, lowered application thresholds, extensive promotional campaigns, and informational sessions. These efforts have already aided over 900 religious groups in completing the verification for more than 1,000 properties and registering restrictions on over 2,000 others.

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The Ministry of Interior will continue to work with local governments to actively assist religious groups in handling relevant real estate ownership verification matters.

Religious groups that have not yet applied are urged to seize this renewed two-year window to submit their applications to their local civil affairs authorities. The ministry also directs those with questions to the National Religious Information Network on the Ministry of Interior's website for consultation with local government contact points. This legislative action underscores the government's ongoing efforts to ensure religious organizations can properly manage and protect their assets.

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We call on religious groups to seize the opportunity of the renewed two-year application period to protect their rights.