Housing

Housing Benefit (주거급여): Repair Benefit for Owner-Occupied Homes: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Repair costs for your own home: light repair up to KRW 5,900,000 (3 years), medium repair KRW 10,950,000 (5 years), major repair KRW 16,010,000 (7 years)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: After a home condition assessment, light, medium or major repair is supported. Limits (cycle): light repair KRW 5,900,000 (3 years), medium repair KRW 10,950,000 (5 years), major repair KRW 16,010,000 (7 years). Additional support, such as accessibility facilities for people with disabilities and those aged 65 or older and flood prevention facilities for semi-basement homes, is separate (check the notice for detailed amounts).
Who is eligible: Households with recognized income at or below 48% of median income (4 persons: KRW 3,117,474) that live in a home they own
When to apply: Apply any time
How to apply: Visit the community service center (행정복지센터) of your registered address or apply at Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr). Inquiries 1600-0777
Important notes: Repairs are carried out according to the degree of deterioration after a housing survey (by LH). Re-application is restricted within the cycle.
Note: Cumulative limit within the 7-year cycle. Renting households are eligible for the rental benefit. Same income and asset criteria (48% of median income).

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Housing Benefit (주거급여): Repair Benefit for Owner-Occupied Homes: who can receive it?

Households with recognized income at or below 48% of median income (4 persons: KRW 3,117,474) that live in a home they own

Housing Benefit (주거급여): Repair Benefit for Owner-Occupied Homes: how do I apply?

Visit the community service center (행정복지센터) of your registered address or apply at Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr). Inquiries 1600-0777

Housing Benefit (주거급여): Repair Benefit for Owner-Occupied Homes: how much will I receive?

After a home condition assessment, light, medium or major repair is supported. Limits (cycle): light repair KRW 5,900,000 (3 years), medium repair KRW 10,950,000 (5 years), major repair KRW 16,010,000 (7 years). Additional support, such as accessibility facilities for people with disabilities and those aged 65 or older and flood prevention facilities for semi-basement homes, is separate (check the notice for detailed amounts).

Housing Benefit (주거급여): Repair Benefit for Owner-Occupied Homes: when can I apply?

Apply any time