2026 Company Housing Lottery Date Announced! 1,500 Units Receive 6,006 Applications – Draw Set for ‘This Day,’ Earliest Move-In March 2027

Attention applicants hoping to secure company housing! The 2026 Q3 central social housing rental program has officially closed. A total of 1,500 units were offered across New Taipei, Nantou, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, receiving 6,006 applications—averaging approximately four applicants per unit. The most competitive units were in Banqiao, New Taipei, specifically the 'Jiangcui Houshi' and 'Meigui Houshi' developments.

All applications will now enter the eligibility review phase. Review results are expected to be sent out starting November 27, with a public lottery scheduled for December 16. Successful primary applicants who complete unit viewing, selection, contract signing, and handover procedures may move in as early as March 1, 2027.

The 2026 Q3 central social housing rental program offered 1,500 units and received 6,006 applications. The public lottery will be held on December 16, with successful applicants eligible to move in starting March 1, 2027. (Image: Screenshot from National Housing and Urban Renewal Center Facebook page)

Q3 Social Housing: 1,500 Units Offered, 6,006 Applications Received

The National Housing and Urban Renewal Center announced that the 2026 Q3 central social housing rental program closed on September 14. Five newly constructed social housing developments participated in this round, located in Banqiao and Yingge districts of New Taipei City, Puli Township in Nantou County, South District of Tainan City, and Renwu District of Kaohsiung City, collectively offering 1,500 units.

By the application deadline, a total of 6,006 applications were received across the five sites. Based purely on total applications versus unit count, there were approximately four applications per unit. However, application热度 varied by site, and actual chances of selection depend on eligibility, preferred unit type, applicant category, and final number of qualified applicants.

Banqiao Developments Most Sought-After: 2,907 Applications for 220 Units

The highest number of applications was received for the 'Jiangcui Houshi' and 'Meigui Houshi' developments in Banqiao, New Taipei City. These two sites were jointly managed in the rental program, with 'Jiangcui Houshi' offering 100 units and 'Meigui Houshi' offering 120 units—220 units total—receiving 2,907 applications, significantly surpassing other sites.

The 'Yingtao Anju' development in Yingge District, New Taipei City, offered 380 units and received 964 applications. In fact, just the three New Taipei sites in this round offered 600 units and received 3,871 applications, accounting for over 60% of the total 6,006 applications.

This quarter’s central social housing saw the highest demand in Banqiao, New Taipei, with 'Jiangcui Houshi' and 'Meigui Houshi' receiving 2,907 applications for just 220 units, making competition extremely fierce. (Image: Screenshot from National Housing and Urban Renewal Center Facebook page)

Social Housing in Central and Southern Taiwan: Application Numbers by Region

In central and southern Taiwan, 'Gongcheng Anju' in Puli Township, Nantou County, offered 260 units and received 592 applications. 'Kainan Anju' in South District, Tainan City, offered 300 units and received 866 applications. 'Renwu Anju' in Renwu District, Kaohsiung City, offered 340 units and received 677 applications.

A rough calculation of 'applications divided by available units' shows approximately 13.2 applications per unit for the combined Banqiao 'Jiangcui Houshi' and 'Meigui Houshi' developments; 2.9 for 'Kainan Anju'; 2.5 for 'Yingtao Anju'; 2.3 for 'Gongcheng Anju'; and 2.0 for 'Renwu Anju.' However, this does not equate to actual lottery odds, as subsequent eligibility reviews and differing lottery quotas by unit type and applicant category will affect final outcomes.

Don’t Ignore Supplemental Document Requests—Missing Deadlines May Disqualify You

Closing the application period does not mean applicants can simply wait for the December lottery. The National Housing and Urban Renewal Center will conduct eligibility reviews on all 6,006 applications. If application documents are incomplete, applicants may receive a notice requesting additional materials. Applicants must submit the missing documents within the specified deadline.

Failure to submit by the deadline or submission of incomplete supplemental materials may affect final eligibility and could result in disqualification from the lottery. Applicants are advised to monitor notifications closely and log in to the 'Anju Haoshi Portal' to check their application status.

Review Results from November 27, Public Lottery on December 16

According to current plans, after eligibility reviews are completed, the National Housing and Urban Renewal Center will begin sending out review results starting November 27. Applicants will receive notifications indicating whether they passed or failed the eligibility review. Only those who pass will advance to the next stage: the public lottery.

The public lottery for all Q3 central social housing units is scheduled for December 16, 2026. Being selected as a primary applicant does not mean immediate move-in. Applicants must complete viewing, selection, contract signing, and handover procedures as notified. Once all steps are completed, successful applicants may officially move in starting March 1, 2027.

2026 Q3 Central Social Housing Lottery Timeline at a Glance

Rental Units: 1,500

Total Applications: 6,006

Locations: New Taipei, Nantou, Tainan, Kaohsiung

Eligibility Review: Conducted after application deadline

Review Results: Sent out starting November 27

Public Lottery: December 16, 2026

Next Steps: Unit viewing, selection, contract signing, handover

Earliest Move-In Date: Starting March 1, 2027

Breakdown: Banqiao’s 'Jiangcui Houshi' and 'Meigui Houshi'—220 units, 2,907 applications; 'Yingtao Anju'—380 units, 964 applications; 'Gongcheng Anju'—260 units, 592 applications; 'Kainan Anju'—300 units, 866 applications; 'Renwu Anju'—340 units, 677 applications. Applicants should now focus on monitoring eligibility review and supplemental document notices to avoid losing lottery eligibility due to incomplete documentation.