Housing

Youth Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Rent at 40-50% of market rate, up to 10 years of residence (reported)

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Benefit: Youth purchased rental: rent at about 40-50% of market rate, up to 10 years of residence (per 2026 reports). 17,252 units in the 1st recruitment of 2026 (63% in the Seoul metropolitan area). Recruitment has shifted from regular quarterly rounds to ongoing recruitment by region and housing unit.
Who is eligible: Unmarried young people aged 19-39 not owning a home, meeting income, asset and vehicle criteria (by notice).
When to apply: Ongoing recruitment from 2026 (1st round started 3/26). Check notices.
How to apply: LH Apply Plus (LH청약플러스) https://apply.lh.or.kr or the websites of supplying organizations such as SH; My Home (마이홈) https://www.myhome.go.kr
Important notes: Apply within the application period of each notice. Check the notice for income and asset criteria.
Note: Income, asset and vehicle criteria must be met (vary by notice). Separate from monthly rent support and Housing Dream. Check the notice for the maximum residence period (a 20-year figure has also been reported).

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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 Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택): who can receive it?

Unmarried young people aged 19-39 not owning a home, meeting income, asset and vehicle criteria (by notice).

Youth Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택): how do I apply?

LH Apply Plus (LH청약플러스) https://apply.lh.or.kr or the websites of supplying organizations such as SH; My Home (마이홈) https://www.myhome.go.kr

Youth Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택): how much will I receive?

Youth purchased rental: rent at about 40-50% of market rate, up to 10 years of residence (per 2026 reports). 17,252 units in the 1st recruitment of 2026 (63% in the Seoul metropolitan area). Recruitment has shifted from regular quarterly rounds to ongoing recruitment by region and housing unit.

Youth Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택): when can I apply?

Ongoing recruitment from 2026 (1st round started 3/26). Check notices.