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Housing Benefit Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

If a young person in a recipient household lives separately, a separate rental benefit is paid (Seoul 1-person cap about KRW 369,000 per month, reported)

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: If an unmarried child aged 19-30 in a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median) rents a home apart from their parents for study or work, the rental benefit is paid separately as its own household. In Seoul, the 1-person household payment cap is about KRW 369,000 per month (2026, reported).
Who is eligible: Unmarried people aged 19-30 who belong to a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median income) and live apart from their parents.
When to apply: Year-round
How to apply: Community service center (주민센터) or Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr
Important notes: Apply anytime, paid from the month of application
Note: The amount is the lower of the standard rent by region and household size and the actual rent. Check whether it can be combined with the Youth Monthly Rent Support (청년월세지원).

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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 Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급): who can receive it?

Unmarried people aged 19-30 who belong to a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median income) and live apart from their parents.

Housing Benefit Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급): how do I apply?

Community service center (주민센터) or Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr

Housing Benefit Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급): how much will I receive?

If an unmarried child aged 19-30 in a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median) rents a home apart from their parents for study or work, the rental benefit is paid separately as its own household. In Seoul, the 1-person household payment cap is about KRW 369,000 per month (2026, reported).

Housing Benefit Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급): when can I apply?

Year-round