- Benefit
- LH signs a jeonse (lump-sum deposit lease) contract with the landlord and re-leases the home. Support limit: KRW 130,000,000 in the Seoul metropolitan area, KRW 90,000,000 in metropolitan cities, KRW 70,000,000 elsewhere. Resident burden: rental deposit of 2% or 5% of the jeonse deposit, monthly rent of 1.2-2.2% per year of the support amount (lowest 1.0% with preference for vulnerable groups). Exclusive area of 85㎡ or less, 2 years plus 14 renewals (up to 30 years).
- Who is eligible
- Household members who do not own a home. Priority 1: Livelihood and Medical Aid recipients, protected single parents, some near-poverty group members, etc. Priority 2: income at or below 50% of the urban worker average monthly income plus meeting asset criteria
- When to apply
- 2026 existing-home jeonse rental announcements (ad hoc and regular combined); check announcements
- How to apply
- Apply at the community service center (행정복지센터) of your registered address, then follow LH guidance. Integrated Jeonse Rental Call Center 1670-0002, jeonse.lh.or.kr
- Important notes
- You can move in only after LH signs the jeonse contract (finding a home and title review are needed). Check the announcement's application period.
- Note
- Priority 1 (recipients, single parents, etc.) gets relaxed limits on the number of renewals. Any jeonse deposit above the limit is self-paid. 2026 announcement of 4,500 units (May 21, 2026).
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.