- Benefit
- Recognized income at or below 48% of median income (1 person KRW 1,230,834; 2 persons KRW 2,015,660; 3 persons KRW 2,572,337; 4 persons KRW 3,117,474). Actual rent (deposit converted to monthly rent at 4% per year) is paid up to the standard rent limit. Standard rent for 1-4 persons: Seoul KRW 369,000 / 414,000 / 492,000 / 571,000; Gyeonggi and Incheon KRW 300,000 / 335,000 / 401,000 / 463,000; metropolitan cities, Sejong and special cities outside the Seoul metropolitan area KRW 247,000 / 275,000 / 327,000 / 381,000; elsewhere KRW 212,000 / 238,000 / 283,000 / 329,000.
- Who is eligible
- Households whose recognized income (income plus converted assets) is at or below 48% of the standard median income (기준 중위소득) and who live in rented housing such as jeonse (lump-sum deposit lease) or monthly rent. The income and assets of support obligors are not considered.
- When to apply
- Apply any time; paid into your designated account on the 20th of each month
- How to apply
- Visit the community service center (행정복지센터) of your registered address, or apply online at Bokjiro (복지로; bokjiro.go.kr). Inquiries 1600-0777, simulation at jgplus.go.kr
- Important notes
- Paid after review and housing inspection following application (retroactive payment is limited). 2027: the 48% selection criterion is maintained and standard rent is planned to rise by KRW 12,000-50,000 (Seoul 4 persons KRW 596,000; Gyeonggi and Incheon KRW 488,000).
- Note
- If recognized income is at or below the Livelihood Benefit selection criterion (32%), the full standard rent limit is paid; above that, part is self-paid. Free (loan-for-use) housing is mostly excluded. There is no support obligor criterion.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.