Building Maintenance Grant Scheme
Eligible owner-occupiers may apply for a financial subsidy of up to HK$80,000 to repair their self-occupied residential buildings, aiming to improve building conditions and enhance living safety. This scheme is particularly suitable for owners who have received mandatory window inspection notices from the Buildings Department or whose buildings require repair works.
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Eligibility
• Hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card
• Owner of a residential unit (or member of a civil servant housing cooperative)
• The applicant and his/her spouse (if married) must reside in the property
• Aged 60 or above (meeting the income and asset limits), recipient of Old Age Living Allowance, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipient, or recipient of Disability Allowance
• Not an undischarged bankrupt
Subsidy Amount
• Maximum grant of HK$80,000 per application
• Maximum total of HK$80,000 per applicant and his/her spouse combined
• Maximum of HK$80,000 per property (calculated according to the ownership shares)
• Maximum of 4 applications within any 10-year period
• Can be used to repay any outstanding balance of loans owed to the Buildings Department or the Urban Renewal Authority
Income and Asset Limits
Elderly aged 60 or above: • Single person: Monthly income ≤ HK$10,770 / Assets ≤ HK$1,218,000 • Couple: Monthly income ≤ HK$16,440 / Assets ≤ HK$1,848,000
Recipients of Disability Allowance: Households of 1–10 persons or more Monthly income from HK$13,090 / Assets from HK$291,000
Note: Income excludes MPF contributions and disability allowance; assets exclude the value of self-occupied property.
Detailed Income and Asset Limits
| Applicant | Monthly Income Limit (HK$$ ) | Asset Limit (HK $$) |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | 10,770 | 1,218,000 |
| Couple | 16,440 | 1,848,000 |
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit (HK$) | Asset Limit (HK$) |
| 1 person | 13,090 | 291,000 |
| 2 persons | 20,230 | 394,000 |
| 3 persons | 25,100 | 514,000 |
| 4 persons | 31,000 | 600,000 |
| 5 persons | 38,650 | 666,000 |
| 6 persons | 45,440 | 721,000 |
| 7 persons | 49,930 | 770,000 |
| 8 persons | 55,830 | 805,000 |
| 9 persons | 61,570 | 892,000 |
| 10 persons or above | 67,180 | 961,000 |
| Notes: • Income calculation excludes MPF contributions, Disability Allowance, Old Age Allowance and mortgage repayments for the self-occupied property. • Asset calculation excludes the value of the self-occupied property. |
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Application Method
EJW provides one-stop professional assistance.
<b>EJW Professional Advantages</b>
Registered Minor Works Contractor (Class II) with the Buildings Department (MWC23/2025) + one-stop service + five-year maintenance, helping you easily obtain government subsidy.
Buildings Department Registered Qualified Person
Full supervision of works throughout the process
Administrative Fee $500
Fully refundable upon final engagement
HK$20 Million Public Liability Insurance
＋ Five-Year Maintenance Warranty
Apply for up to HK$80,000 Government Subsidy Now
Received a mandatory window inspection notice? We can handle the window inspection, repair works and subsidy application all at the same time.
EJW Window Safety provides full-service handling throughout the process, with a $500 administrative fee that will be fully refunded at the end.
Call 2364-2958