Gwangjin-gu Expands Youth Monthly Rent Support to 150, Now Includes Newlywed Couples

Up to 200,000 Won per Month, Maximum 2.4 Million Won
Applications Open from August 18

Gwangjin District in Seoul (Mayor Kim Joungho) announced on August 12 that it will expand the “2026 Gwangjin-type Youth Monthly Rent Support Project” to ease the housing cost burden for young people.

Kim Joungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District. Courtesy of Gwangjin District Office.

The district will increase the number of beneficiaries from 83 last year to 150 this year, and expand the eligibility criteria to include not only young single-person households, but also young newlywed couples. This year, the program will support 135 young single-person households and 15 young newlywed couples.

Eligible applicants are young single-person households and young newlywed couples between the ages of 19 and 39 who have no homeownership and are officially registered residents of Gwangjin District as of the application date and are actually residing there. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: reside in a house with a rental deposit of 80 million won or less and a monthly rent of 600,000 won or less, have a household income at or below 150% of the median income, and possess general assets of 130 million won or less.

The application period is from August 18 to August 28. Applications must be submitted online via the Gwangjin District Office website. The district will rank eligible applicants based on income level and select beneficiaries through a computerized lottery. The results will be announced at the end of September, after which an objection period will be provided, and the final recipients will be confirmed by mid-October.

Selected beneficiaries will receive up to 200,000 won per month for up to 12 months, amounting to a total of 2.4 million won in monthly rent support. For further details, please refer to the Gwangjin District Office website or contact the Youth Policy Division at 02-450-7046.

Mayor Kim Joungho stated, “For young people just starting their careers, one of the most significant challenges is the burden of housing costs, which is strongly felt,” adding, “This year, by expanding both the scale and eligibility of the support, we have enabled more young people to live stably.” He continued, “Going forward, we will continue to implement effective housing support policies to help youth settle stably in the community.”

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