The Government today refuted unfounded media reports regarding the housing and rental arrangements for owners of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, reaffirming that support will continue until their long-term housing is finalised.

In a statement responding to reports that some residents would be required to vacate transitional housing within 30 days of receiving acquisition payments or new flat keys, the Government clarified that these claims are baseless. 

Affected owners will remain eligible for accommodation and rental grants throughout the transition period, including those participating in the Special Sales Exercise or "flat-for flat" arrangements. 

The Housing Bureau emphasised that operating organisations of transitional housing projects have consistently provided flexible move-out arrangements for residents.

While a 30-day move-out period is standard, the bureau clarified that operators will offer flexibly for residents with genuine needs, such as those awaiting completion of renovations or preparing to move into new homes. This arrangement applies to all Wang Fuk Court residents, regardless of whether they arrange their own long-term accommodation or opt for the Special Sales Exercise or a "flat-for-flat" arrangement.

The Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po announced last December that it would provide owners with an annual rental grant of $150,000 for two years. The grant is disbursed semi-annually in instalments of $75,000.

For owners who choose to sell their titles for cash instead of participating in the Special Sales Exercise, the rental grants will be provided until the sale proceeds are credited to their account. While any rental grants received before the credit date do not need to be refunded, the Government clarified that no further grants will be disbursed after the funds have been credited.

For owners participating in the Special Sales Exercise, the Housing Bureau confirmed that rental grants will be provided until the intake date of their subsidised sale flats, which is the day the flat keys are collected. While any rental grants received before the intake date do not need to be refunded, the bureau clarified that no further grants will be disbursed after that date.

The Housing Bureau added that its engagement team will explain these arrangements to Wang Fuk Court owners. Residents with any questions are encouraged to contact the team directly for assistance.