The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 14th that it selected a total of 1,983 specialized public rental dwellings in 11 locations nationwide through a specialized public rental housing contest in the second half of last year.
Specialized public rental dwellings are public rental houses aimed at specific demand groups such as youths, the elderly, and newlyweds. These dwellings provide various support facilities, including social welfare facilities, care spaces, and libraries, along with living spaces, which results in high satisfaction among residents. As with general public rental dwellings, the government partially supports construction costs through the housing & urban fund, which has garnered significant interest from local governments.
From September last year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport conducted a two-month contest for specialized public rental dwellings, selecting a total of 1,983 units, including ▲ 310 elderly welfare dwellings (2 locations), ▲ 439 employment-linked support dwellings (4 locations), and ▲ 1,234 regionally proposed specialized dwellings (5 locations). The regions include Seoul (Geumcheon-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seongbuk-gu), Gangwon (Inje-gun, Yeongwol-gun, Yanggu-gun), Gyeonggi (Namyangju-si, Seongnam-si), and Daejeon (Seo-gu), among others.
The elderly welfare dwellings, proposed by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), are expected to be developed in Yanggu-gun and Namyangju-si, with a total scale of 310 units. This housing, targeted at elderly individuals aged 65 and over who do not own homes, will provide rental dwellings equipped with convenience facilities for those with residential disabilities, such as sliding bathroom doors and safety handrails. Additionally, social welfare facilities that support health and leisure will be installed to enable residents to enjoy both housing and welfare services.
Employment-linked support dwellings will be created in Seongnam-si, Daejeon, and Yeongwol-gun, totaling 439 units. Aimed at young entrepreneurs, small business workers, and those engaged in regional strategic industries, these dwellings will ensure proximity between workers' homes and workplaces while providing various support facilities such as entrepreneurial centers and shared workspaces to support economic activities and housing stability.
In particular, Seongnam-si plans to promote affordable public rental dwellings suitable for low-income young workers employed in the Pangyo Technovalley. The project site is near the Pangyo Station of the Shinbundang Line, allowing for excellent public transportation accessibility, which is expected to enhance its desirability among young people.
Starting from this contest, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport introduced a new type of 'regionally proposed specialized dwellings' that allows local governments to design the leasing conditions and methods. Unlike general public rental dwellings, which apply uniform eligibility across the nation, this type of housing can reflect diverse regional demands. Public rental housing project implementers, such as local governments and public organizations, can customize tenant qualifications, selection methods, and residency periods based on local needs.
Regionally proposed specialized dwellings are expected to be developed in a total of 1,234 units across Geumcheon-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul and Inje-gun in Gangwon. In Geumcheon-gu, a specialized housing project for young earners will be established with 254 units on the site owned by the Korea Railroad Corporation near Geumcheon District Office Station. In Yeongdeungpo-gu, a 380-unit child-rearing-friendly housing project will be developed for households with no homes and children under 12 years old. This housing will be located on the site of the public parking lot in Dangsan-dong, near Yeongdeungpo District Office Station.
In Gangwon's Inje-gun, public rental dwellings designed for young individuals and civil servants commuting from a distance will be provided. This initiative is expected to contribute to securing a stable local population and creating a reliable working environment.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport noted, "We plan to support the smooth progress of procedures such as the approval of the housing construction project plans for selected projects and actively conduct publicity through project briefings to further stimulate the specialized public rental housing initiative."