Yangcheon-gu is accepting applications for 28 units of youth and newlywed community housing from Aug. 18 through Aug. 28, aiming to ease housing costs and support stable settlement for young residents and newly married couples, the district said. District Mayor Lee Gi-jae announced the recruitment drive.
Soaring home prices and a shortage of rental listings have made it increasingly difficult for houseless young people and newlyweds to afford housing or buy their own homes. In response, the district has partnered with the Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation (SH) to operate demand-tailored public community housing priced at 60 to 80 percent of the surrounding market price. Yangcheon-gu handles applicant recruitment and selection, while SH manages contracts, move-ins and building maintenance.
The community housing is located in Sinjeong 4-dong, within about a 10-minute walk of Sinjeong Station on subway Line 5, with multiple bus routes nearby for convenient public transit access. The youth cooperative housing — 19 units with exclusive use areas of 22 to 29 square meters — is spread across three buildings near 25 Omokro 23-gil. The newlywed housing offers 9 units with exclusive use areas of 32 to 39 square meters at a residential complex at 9 Jungangno 54-gil.
Applicants must be houseless household members registered in Seoul as of the announcement date of Aug. 14, and must meet income and asset requirements. The youth category is open to single, unmarried individuals aged 19 to 39 who are job seekers or earn employment or business income, with monthly household income at or below 70 percent of the previous year's urban workers' average. The newlywed category is open to couples married within the past seven years, or engaged couples who plan to register their marriage before move-in, with monthly household income at or below 100 percent of the average.
The initial lease term is two years, renewable in two-year increments as long as eligibility is maintained. Youth residents may stay for up to 10 years and newlywed residents for up to 20 years, providing long-term housing stability.
Prospective residents may apply from Aug. 18 through Aug. 28 by email, registered mail or in person at the Housing Division on the third floor of Yangcheon-gu Office. The district plans to announce the final list of approved residents on Nov. 25 after income and asset screening, with contracts and move-in procedures beginning in January 2027. Full eligibility requirements and required documents are available on the Yangcheon-gu Office website under official notices.
Alongside the community housing supply, the district continues to offer direct rental support for young residents. Through its youth monthly rent support project — converted into a permanent annual program this year — houseless youth aged 19 to 34 who meet income and asset criteria can receive up to 200,000 won ($141) per month for up to 24 months. So far this year, the district has paid out a total of 219 million won to 170 beneficiaries.
"High housing costs and the burden of buying a home can pose serious hardships for young people just starting out in society and for newlyweds building a new life together," district Mayor Lee said. "We will provide tailored housing support with affordable rents so that young residents can become independent and newlyweds can get off to a stable start."
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