Hualien Extends Rent Subsidies for 0403 Earthquake Victims by 2 Years, Increases Amount by NT$1,000
The Hualien County Government has decided to extend rent subsidies for victims of the 0403 earthquake for an additional two years and increase the subsidy amount by NT$1,000 to alleviate their financial burden.
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Central News Agency, Hualien County, May 14 - More than two years after the 0403 strong earthquake, the Hualien County Disaster Relief Donation Committee decided in a meeting today to extend rent subsidies for two years and increase the subsidy amount by NT$1,000.
The Hualien County Major Disaster Private Donation Account Management and Utilization Committee held its first meeting of 2026 today, chaired by Deputy County Magistrate Yen Hsin-Chang and Secretary-General Jao Chung, with representatives from various county government departments and management committees of yellow and red-tagged residential buildings attending.
The Hualien County Government explained that as the central government's 24-period rent subsidy program is coming to an end, the Hualien County Disaster Relief Donation Committee will take over the funding. It has been approved to extend the subsidy period for two years, with approximately 611 approved cases eligible.
The County Government stated that considering the continuous rise in average rents, the subsidy amount might be insufficient. Therefore, a proposal was made to increase the rent subsidy. Referencing the disaster at the Mataian River barrier lake, the amount was increased by NT$1,000, adjusting it to a range of NT$9,000 to NT$19,000 per month, with different amounts based on the actual number of residents, up to a maximum of 8 people. The required funding is approximately NT$141 million.
Additionally, some residents reported that they had been living in damaged buildings after the disaster and did not apply for rent subsidies in the past two years. As construction work has recently begun, they can no longer live in the buildings and must move out, hoping to be included in the subsidy list for eligible victims.
The committee resolved to reopen applications and will announce the application qualifications and details as soon as possible.
The Hualien County Government stated that it will continue to track the progress of repairs and reconstruction for the victims, dynamically review various subsidy programs, and ensure the transparent review of funds through the Disaster Relief Donation Committee. The use of funds is also regularly announced online to ensure that the donations are used where they are most needed. (Editor: Li Hsi-Chang) 1150514
The Hualien County Major Disaster Private Donation Account Management and Utilization Committee held its first meeting of 2026 today, chaired by Deputy County Magistrate Yen Hsin-Chang and Secretary-General Jao Chung, with representatives from various county government departments and management committees of yellow and red-tagged residential buildings attending.
The Hualien County Government explained that as the central government's 24-period rent subsidy program is coming to an end, the Hualien County Disaster Relief Donation Committee will take over the funding. It has been approved to extend the subsidy period for two years, with approximately 611 approved cases eligible.
The County Government stated that considering the continuous rise in average rents, the subsidy amount might be insufficient. Therefore, a proposal was made to increase the rent subsidy. Referencing the disaster at the Mataian River barrier lake, the amount was increased by NT$1,000, adjusting it to a range of NT$9,000 to NT$19,000 per month, with different amounts based on the actual number of residents, up to a maximum of 8 people. The required funding is approximately NT$141 million.
Additionally, some residents reported that they had been living in damaged buildings after the disaster and did not apply for rent subsidies in the past two years. As construction work has recently begun, they can no longer live in the buildings and must move out, hoping to be included in the subsidy list for eligible victims.
The committee resolved to reopen applications and will announce the application qualifications and details as soon as possible.
The Hualien County Government stated that it will continue to track the progress of repairs and reconstruction for the victims, dynamically review various subsidy programs, and ensure the transparent review of funds through the Disaster Relief Donation Committee. The use of funds is also regularly announced online to ensure that the donations are used where they are most needed. (Editor: Li Hsi-Chang) 1150514