Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk, Invites You to the 'Youth Rural Nest Rental Housing' Program!

28 Houses and 1 Community Facility in Smart Farm Innovation Valley

For Young Farmers and Returnees Aged 18 to 29 as Household Heads

Sangju City, Gyeongbuk, will recruit tenants for the Youth Rural Settlement Rental Housing from the 8th to the 21st.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Sangju City, Gyeongbuk Province, is recruiting tenants for the Youth Rural Settlement Rental Housing from the 8th to the 21st to support stable rural settlement for youth under 40 years old.

The Sangju Youth Rural Settlement Rental Housing targets heads of households aged 18 to 39 who have returned to farming or rural areas or plan to do so.

With a total project cost of 8 billion KRW, construction is underway in the Gyeongbuk Smart Farm Innovation Valley district, aiming for occupancy in May next year.

The complex will consist of 28 rental houses divided into family type and shared types A to C, along with one community facility building that includes a book cafe, shared childcare room, residents' lounge, and shared kitchen.

The family type is intended for households with minor children or newlyweds, providing 8 duplex detached houses with a net floor area of 73㎡.

Shared type A is designed for teams of three or more or families, offering 8 duplex detached houses with a net floor area of 78㎡, while shared types B and C are shared housing units for newlyweds and single-person households, with 12 units sized 15 to 16㎡.

Tenants can live for an initial 2-year lease with two renewals, allowing a maximum stay of 6 years, and if their children attend Sabal Elementary School, the lease can be renewed until the year of graduation.

For application methods and required documents, please check the recruitment announcement to be posted on the Sangju City website or contact the Sangju Smart Agriculture Promotion Team by phone for guidance.

A city official stated, “The rental housing built in the Innovation Valley will be specialized for smart farm education and startup support, easing housing burdens and improving living conditions.”

Mayor Kang Young-seok said, “Resolving housing insecurity, which has been the biggest difficulty in returning to farming and rural areas, will provide an opportunity for youth and newlyweds to return to rural areas, boosting population growth and revitalizing the local community.”