Paju-si Launches 2026 Housing Renovation Support for Vulnerable Households...Customized Improvements for 46 Homes

Strengthening Everyday Safety and Promoting Housing Stability

Paju-si in Gyeonggi Province will fully launch the "2026 Housing Renovation Support Program for Vulnerable Households" to enhance the safety of vulnerable residents whose housing environments urgently need improvement and to promote housing stability for citizens. Including preliminary beneficiaries, the city will select and support a total of 46 households.

Paju-si launches full-scale 2026 housing renovation support project for vulnerable households. Provided by Paju-si

The Housing Renovation Support Program for Vulnerable Households targets citizens living in old houses whose residential conditions need improvement in terms of safety, hygiene, and energy efficiency. It is a customized housing welfare program focused on improving housing conditions closely related to daily life. The program consists of four types of support: "Senior Safety Housing," "Sunshine Housing," "Clean Service Support for Children in Housing Poverty," and "Housing Renovation for Persons with Disabilities."

First, the "Senior Safety Housing" program is aimed at seniors aged 65 or older who receive the basic pension and live in their own homes or in rental housing. To prevent falls and other safety accidents in the home, it supports safety-focused renovations such as removing door thresholds and level differences, installing non-slip flooring, installing safety grab bars and protective railings, and creating ramps. A total of 20 households will receive support of up to 5 million won per household.

The "Sunshine Housing" program targets households with incomes at or below 50% of the median income and is being implemented with the goal of reducing the housing cost burden and improving energy efficiency. It focuses on items that significantly reduce heating and electricity costs, such as replacing airtight windows and doors, reinforcing interior and exterior wall insulation, replacing old boilers and heating/cooling systems, and installing light-emitting diode (LED) lighting. A total of 9 households will receive up to 5 million won per household.

The "Clean Service Support Program for Households with Children," funded by lottery proceeds, targets households with children living in housing-vulnerable spaces such as semi-basement units and rooftop rooms. It provides cleaning services including essential disinfection and pest control, wallpapering and flooring replacement, and cleaning and organizing of living spaces. It also supports items that improve the residential environment, such as air conditioners and heaters, air purifiers, washing machines, and dryers. A total of 9 households will be selected and supported with up to 3 million won per household.

The "Housing Renovation Program for Persons with Disabilities" targets low-income households with persons with disabilities whose monthly average income per household is at or below that of urban workers. It provides customized home renovations that take into account the type of disability and living conditions. To improve ease of movement and ensure safety within the home, it supports the installation of ramps, widening of doorways, and installation of safety grab bars and various convenience facilities. A total of 8 households will receive up to 3.8 million won per household.

An official from Paju-si said, "The residential environment is a basic factor that determines citizens' quality of life and safety," adding, "Paju-si will continue to expand housing welfare policies, including housing renovation support, so that vulnerable groups can live in a safer and more pleasant environment."

For more detailed information on this program, citizens can visit the Housing Welfare Center in the Housing Division of Paju City Hall for guidance.

Meanwhile, the Paju-si Housing Welfare Center, which opened in February 2024, plays a pivotal role in ensuring housing stability for citizens by implementing a variety of housing welfare policies, including housing renovation projects, prevention and support for victims of jeonse fraud, support for moving into rental housing, and programs to help households move up to better housing.

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