National Land Management Agency: Rental Subsidies to Return to Central-Local Shared Funding Next Year

The National Land Management Agency (NLMA) of the Ministry of the Interior stated today that following the amendment of the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, the central government's discretionary funds have decreased while local governments' disposable funds have relatively increased. Based on the principle of fiscal responsibility, the agency plans to return the rental subsidy funding to the pre-2021 shared mechanism starting next fiscal year. Local governments will cover 10% to 40% of the costs based on their fiscal capacity to jointly support renters.

Regarding recent discussions on subsidy sharing, the NLMA issued a press release stating that before 2021, rental subsidies were funded through a shared model, with some local governments providing additional support. Starting in 2025, local governments will also be responsible for reviewing subsidy eligibility.

Between 2022 and 2026, the central government covered the full cost due to favorable economic conditions. However, with the legal amendments, the NLMA plans to revert to the shared mechanism starting in 2027. According to NLMA data, there are currently 850,000 households receiving rental subsidies, with Taichung, New Taipei, Taoyuan, and Kaohsiung being the largest beneficiaries. The subsidy has become a vital support measure for youth, newlyweds, and vulnerable groups.