[2026 Rental Subsidy Complete Guide] Receive up to $8,000 per month, with additional benefits for newlywed and child-rearing families!

The 2026 "30 Billion Central Expanded Rental Subsidy" plan has been upgraded again, with an estimated increase in subsidized households to 750,000. As long as you meet the qualifications, the government will deposit the subsidy into your account on time each month. 💡 Two major highlights of the 2026 new system: 1. Big bonus for newlywed and child-rearing families: For newly married (within 2 years) or child-rearing families, the income standard is relaxed to 3.5 times the minimum living expenses, and the subsidy amount is directly increased by 50%. Each additional child further increases this. 2. New applicants must have a "legal residence": For new applicants from January 1, 2026, the rented property cannot be a rooftop addition or an illegal structure. * Tip: You can use the "Online Convenient System for Cadastral Map Data" to check if your rental property is a legal building. Who can apply? (Basic qualifications) * Identity: Citizen of the Republic of China, and of legal age (or a minor in specific circumstances). * Property: The applicant, spouse, and minor children must NOT own their own home. * Income threshold: The average monthly income per household member must be below the local standard. * Taipei City: Below $61,137. * New Taipei City: Below $50,700. * Taichung/Kaohsiung: Approximately below $48,000. * Note: The standards are more relaxed for newly married or child-rearing families. How much can I receive? The subsidy amount depends on the "region" and "identity level," with a basic amount ranging from $2,000 to $8,000. Additional multipliers for specific identities: * Single youth (under 40): 1.2 times the amount * Newly married families (within 2 years): 1.5 times the amount. * Families with minor children: Starting from 2 times (an additional 0.5 times for each additional child). * Economically disadvantaged (low-income/low-middle income): 1.4 times the amount. * Socially disadvantaged (disabled/indigenous/elderly, etc.): 1.2 times the amount. Application time and process * Time: January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 * Attention for existing recipients: Those who are already receiving and qualified in 2025 will have their applications automatically carried over for renewal, without needing to reapply. * New applicant process: 1. Online application (highly recommended): Visit the "30 Billion Central Expanded Rental Subsidy Online Application" website. 2. Mail/In-person: Mail to the county/city government of the rental location or the Ministry of the Interior's Land Administration Agency.