Inje County Expands Youth Monthly Rent Support to Age 49... Eliminating Housing Gaps

Inje County to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Youth Monthly Rent Support in June
Up to KRW 200,000 Per Month... Increased Housing Assistance for Young People Aligned with Local Ordinance

Inje County in Gangwon Province is expanding the eligible age range for its existing youth monthly rent support program to assist young people struggling with housing costs. Starting in June, the county will accept applications for the 'Inje County Expanded Youth Monthly Rent Support Program,' targeting young residents at risk of housing insecurity.

Aerial view of Hwacheon County Office.

This initiative is an independent project by Inje County, designed to address the housing gap for young people aged 35-49 who were previously excluded from the system due to the discrepancy between the youth age range defined by the 'Framework Act on Youth' (ages 19-34) and the 'Inje County Youth Ordinance' (ages 19-49).

The program aims to address equity issues arising from inconsistent age criteria for youth and to enhance the overall level of housing welfare for young people in the county.

Eligible applicants are young people without home ownership who live in Inje County and maintain a separate household from their parents.

The income and asset requirements remain the same as those for the existing youth monthly rent support program.

The original household (including parents) must have a gross income at or below 100% of the national median and assets not exceeding KRW 470 million. The youth household must have a gross income at or below 60% of the national median and assets not exceeding KRW 120 million.

Both the original household and the youth household must meet all requirements to be eligible to apply.

The support consists of a monthly rent subsidy of up to KRW 200,000 per individual (per household), provided for up to 24 months, with a maximum annual support of KRW 2.4 million.

Taking into account anticipated demand at the program's outset, the county expects to support approximately 20 individuals, with adjustments to be made based on the program's future results.

To launch the program, Inje County is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding the establishment of this new social security program. After the consultation is complete, the official application process will begin in June. Applications will be accepted both online via the Bokjiro website and in person at the township or town administrative welfare centers corresponding to the applicant's registered address.

Recipients will be selected in July, and the financial support is targeted to be distributed in September.

An Inje County official stated, "This expanded youth monthly rent support program is a measure to fill the institutional gap caused by differences in age criteria and to provide broader support to the young people who are experiencing real housing burdens. We will continue to improve our housing welfare policies so that young people can settle stably in the region without worrying about housing."

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