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Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Up to KRW 200,000 per month in monthly rent for up to 24 months (up to KRW 4.8 million)

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
Up to KRW 200,000 per month within actual rent paid, for up to 24 months (once per lifetime). Excludes lease deposits and maintenance fees. Youth household at or below 60% of median income (about KRW 1.539 million for 1 person), parents' household at or below 100%, assets at or below KRW 122 million for the young person and KRW 470 million for the parents' household. The housing subscription account enrollment requirement was removed in 2026.
Who is eligible
Ages 19-34 (born 1991-2007), young people not owning a home and living apart from their parents, in a youth household at or below 60% of median and a parents' household at or below 100%.
When to apply
2026 new applications closed 3/30-5/29, selection announced in September, retroactive payment from May. Next recruitment in 2027 (not yet announced).
How to apply
Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr or visit the administrative welfare center (행정복지센터) where you live. Inquiries 1599-0001.
Important notes
2026 applications closed. Check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport notice for the 2027 recruitment schedule.
Note
Those newly selected in 2026 are supported through December 2028. Residents of public rental housing and renters leasing from relatives are excluded. Check with your local government whether it can be combined with a local government youth monthly rent program.
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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

Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업): who can receive it?

Ages 19-34 (born 1991-2007), young people not owning a home and living apart from their parents, in a youth household at or below 60% of median and a parents' household at or below 100%.

Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업): how do I apply?

Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr or visit the administrative welfare center (행정복지센터) where you live. Inquiries 1599-0001.

Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업): how much will I receive?

Up to KRW 200,000 per month within actual rent paid, for up to 24 months (once per lifetime). Excludes lease deposits and maintenance fees. Youth household at or below 60% of median income (about KRW 1.539 million for 1 person), parents' household at or below 100%, assets at or below KRW 122 million for the young person and KRW 470 million for the parents' household. The housing subscription account enrollment requirement was removed in 2026.

Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업): when can I apply?

2026 new applications closed 3/30-5/29, selection announced in September, retroactive payment from May. Next recruitment in 2027 (not yet announced).