The Housing Bureau today announced that applications for Phase 3 Light Public Housing (LPH) units will be open from January 30.

Phase 3 of the LPH programme covers four projects – one each in Chai Wan and Kai Tak, and two in Tuen Mun – that together will provide a total of about 8,820 units. Resident intakes are expected to begin gradually from the second quarter of this year.

On or before January 30, eligible applicants will receive application forms sent from the bureau by post in batches. Applications submitted between January 30 and February 20 will receive priority processing. Those who already applied do not need to submit another application.

The bureau has reported an overwhelming response to the LPH programme, with more than 27,700 applications submitted by mid-January.

The Phase 1 LPH project at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long is expected to be the first to begin resident intakes in batches next month.

Last year, six projects were gradually completed, providing a total of about 9,500 units for tenants to move into.

Four of these projects – located in Yuen Long, Ngau Tau Kok, Sheung Shui and Kwun Tong – are now fully occupied, providing more than 4,600 units.

Three of the Phase 3 projects will offer units designed for one to two, three to four, or four to five people.

The project on Sheung On Street, Chai Wan will provide about 1,720 units with estimated monthly rents ranging from about $1,340 to $3,020.

The Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 2) project will provide about 3,180 units in the first stage of applications, with estimated monthly rents ranging from about $1,310 to $2,990.

About 2,760 units will be offered in the project at Yan Po Road, Tuen Mun in the first stage of applications, where estimated monthly rents will range from about $900 to $2,010.

Finally, the project at Tsing Fat Street, Tuen Mun will provide about 1,160 units in the first stage of applications for one to two people, and three to four people. The estimated monthly rents will range from about $900 to $1,610.

Separately, the bureau noted that the scope of the Trial Scheme on Special Allowance for Households of Light Public Housing has been expanded to cover all 13 LPH projects. The scheme has been extended until March 31, 2028.

The special allowance amounts have been raised slightly to reflect an increase in living costs. The new amounts will take effect from March 1.

For enquiries, call 3464 0700 or send an email to lphapp@hb.gov.hk.