Old House Renovation Extension Plan Applications to Begin Mid-May, Kaohsiung and Taoyuan Fastest
Taiwan's Ministry of Interior announced that applications for the 'Old House Renovation Extension Plan' will begin sequentially from mid-May. The plan integrates subsidies from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, offering a one-stop service to simplify the application process. Kaohsiung and Taoyuan cities are making the fastest progress in preparation.
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Taipei, May 7 (CNA) The Ministry of Interior today announced the 'Old House Renovation Extension Plan Application Forms' and stated that it has integrated subsidy items from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, allowing citizens to avoid the hassle of submitting documents to multiple agencies. It is expected that county and city governments will successively announce acceptance of applications starting from mid-May, with Kaohsiung City and Taoyuan City making faster progress. The ministry also hopes to adopt a one-stop service to reduce the burden on citizens applying.
The Ministry of Interior is promoting the Old House Renovation Extension Plan, with the Executive Yuan investing a special budget of NT$5 billion. The plan targets legal apartments of 4 to 6 stories and detached houses of 6 stories or less, aged over 30 years, for various exterior and interior renovation subsidies, such as exterior wall repairs, roof waterproofing and insulation, public pipeline updates, and indoor handrail installations. The plan stipulates that the central government will subsidize up to 65% of each item, with citizens bearing 35%.
The Ministry of Interior held a post-meeting press conference today. Minister Liu Shih-fang stated that the 'Old House Renovation Extension Plan Application Forms' have integrated subsidies from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Long-term Care Aids and Home Barrier-Free Environment Improvement Services' and the Ministry of Economic Affairs' 'Household Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Acceleration Plan,' allowing citizens to apply through the same process and avoid the hassle of submitting documents across agencies.
Tsai Chang-chan, Director-General of the National Land Management Agency, Ministry of Interior, explained that the Old House Renovation application process can be divided into three major stages: 'Renovation Intent Application,' 'Renovation Subsidy Application,' and 'Construction and Payment.' Before formal application, citizens must first complete a structural safety performance evaluation of the building, confirm its legality, collect basic building data (such as building ownership certificates or usage licenses), and obtain consent from owners, to facilitate subsequent application and review.
Tsai Chang-chan stated that after county and city governments announce acceptance, if citizens have prepared all relevant documents and clearly understand the items they wish to apply for, they can directly submit a subsidy application to the local government. The local government will review and approve the subsidy, and then enter the construction phase. In principle, construction must be completed within one year, and extensions can be applied for up to two times depending on the situation. Payments will be made according to the progress of the project, and a construction completion report must be submitted after completion.
Tsai Chang-chan said that the progress of each county and city varies, with some able to announce acceptance by mid-May, such as Kaohsiung City and Taoyuan City, which are making faster progress. He hopes that all counties and cities will accelerate their pace. He also noted that applications are not first-come, first-served; they will be reviewed together after overall acceptance. If the number of applications is too high, priority will be given to households with elderly or disadvantaged members, or those applying for facade repairs due to peeling exterior tiles. Citizens will be notified of the results within six months at the latest after applying, and processing will be expedited as much as possible.
Tsai Chang-chan stated that if citizens are unsure whether their building is eligible for application, they are advised to first submit a renovation intent application, and the local government service team will provide professional evaluation, scheme suggestions, and application document guidance.
Liu Shih-fang added that the local service teams are professional teams established by each county and city government, with operating expenses fully subsidized by the Executive Yuan. Citizens do not need to bear any costs for consultation and application document guidance services.
The Ministry of Interior stated that the Old House Renovation Extension Plan will run until December 31, 2027. Citizens can call the consultation hotline at (02)7701-9919, or visit the 'Urban Renewal Portal - Old House Renovation Zone' (https://twur.nlma.gov.tw/zh/theme/main/65) for inquiries. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150507
The Ministry of Interior is promoting the Old House Renovation Extension Plan, with the Executive Yuan investing a special budget of NT$5 billion. The plan targets legal apartments of 4 to 6 stories and detached houses of 6 stories or less, aged over 30 years, for various exterior and interior renovation subsidies, such as exterior wall repairs, roof waterproofing and insulation, public pipeline updates, and indoor handrail installations. The plan stipulates that the central government will subsidize up to 65% of each item, with citizens bearing 35%.
The Ministry of Interior held a post-meeting press conference today. Minister Liu Shih-fang stated that the 'Old House Renovation Extension Plan Application Forms' have integrated subsidies from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Long-term Care Aids and Home Barrier-Free Environment Improvement Services' and the Ministry of Economic Affairs' 'Household Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Acceleration Plan,' allowing citizens to apply through the same process and avoid the hassle of submitting documents across agencies.
Tsai Chang-chan, Director-General of the National Land Management Agency, Ministry of Interior, explained that the Old House Renovation application process can be divided into three major stages: 'Renovation Intent Application,' 'Renovation Subsidy Application,' and 'Construction and Payment.' Before formal application, citizens must first complete a structural safety performance evaluation of the building, confirm its legality, collect basic building data (such as building ownership certificates or usage licenses), and obtain consent from owners, to facilitate subsequent application and review.
Tsai Chang-chan stated that after county and city governments announce acceptance, if citizens have prepared all relevant documents and clearly understand the items they wish to apply for, they can directly submit a subsidy application to the local government. The local government will review and approve the subsidy, and then enter the construction phase. In principle, construction must be completed within one year, and extensions can be applied for up to two times depending on the situation. Payments will be made according to the progress of the project, and a construction completion report must be submitted after completion.
Tsai Chang-chan said that the progress of each county and city varies, with some able to announce acceptance by mid-May, such as Kaohsiung City and Taoyuan City, which are making faster progress. He hopes that all counties and cities will accelerate their pace. He also noted that applications are not first-come, first-served; they will be reviewed together after overall acceptance. If the number of applications is too high, priority will be given to households with elderly or disadvantaged members, or those applying for facade repairs due to peeling exterior tiles. Citizens will be notified of the results within six months at the latest after applying, and processing will be expedited as much as possible.
Tsai Chang-chan stated that if citizens are unsure whether their building is eligible for application, they are advised to first submit a renovation intent application, and the local government service team will provide professional evaluation, scheme suggestions, and application document guidance.
Liu Shih-fang added that the local service teams are professional teams established by each county and city government, with operating expenses fully subsidized by the Executive Yuan. Citizens do not need to bear any costs for consultation and application document guidance services.
The Ministry of Interior stated that the Old House Renovation Extension Plan will run until December 31, 2027. Citizens can call the consultation hotline at (02)7701-9919, or visit the 'Urban Renewal Portal - Old House Renovation Zone' (https://twur.nlma.gov.tw/zh/theme/main/65) for inquiries. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150507