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Transitional Housing Project - Tai Po “Good House”
Overview
SideBySide received funding from the Housing Bureau "Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non-government Organisations" to develop two transitional housing projects: Hung Hom "Good Mansion" and Tai Po "Good House".
Tai Po "Good House"
Tai Po “Good House” is located at New Territories Tai Po 168 Shuen Wan Chan Uk, adjacent to Beverly Hills and the Plover Cove. The area is well-served by multiple bus and minibus routes connecting to Tai Po Market Station; Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong. It also boasts a variety of shops and shopping malls, providing residents with easy access to daily necessities. Good House is a four-storey modular integrated construction (mic) building that will provide a total of 276 residential units, accommodating approximately 608 residents. Each unit will be equipped with an independent bathroom and an open kitchen.
Tai Po "Good House" aims to provide short-term accommodation for a person or households who wait for public rental housing (PRH) for a long period or live in inadequate accommodation and seek to alleviate their life pressures and improve their living environment and quality of life. Both will adopt the concept of “H.O.M.E.” as its service model. A comprehensive range of social services will be provided to support residents in enhancing their life skills, fostering community connections, and cultivating a sense of belonging during their accommodation. Our goal is to empower residents to achieve personal growth and develop valuable social assets while creating opportunities for upward social mobility within society.
Scope of Services
Scope of Services
Tai Po "Good House" uses "H.O.M.E." as its service model to create opportunities for residents to move upwards in the community.
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H - Health
· Set up a community farming corner to promote green living |
O – Opportunities
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M - Meaning of Living
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E - Engaging people · Organize residents' meetings to enhance communication among residents · Organise themed mutual support groups
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About Tai Po "Good House" (Project code:26)
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Type of Unit |
Number of units |
Unit size (ft²) |
Rent |
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1-2 Person Unit |
248 |
About 155 |
$2,515 (1p) / $4,440 (2p) |
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3-4 Person Unit |
28
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About 311 |
$5,330 (3p) / $6,005 (4p) |
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Rent |
Included management fee and rates |
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The period of residence (the provisions in the License Agreement should prevail) normally would be 2 years. |
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Note︰
- License Fees (Rental) for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients are charged at the maximum rental allowance for CSSA.
- The building is a four-storey modular house without elevator
- A deposit equivalent to License Fee (Rental) and the first month’s License Fee (Rental) shall be settled upon signing the agreement.
- Households can apply the "Trial Scheme on Special Allowance for Households of Transitional Housing" to subsidies relocation expenses and purchase domestic appliances.
Programme Details
Transportation of Tai Po "Good House"
Address: New Territories Tai Po 168 Shuen Wan Chan Uk （next to The Beverly Hills)
Transportation: 7-minute walk to Sam Mun Tsai Road Tai Po bus stop and 8-minute walk to Ting Kok Road
Located on Ting Kok Road:
Minibus: 20B, 20C, 20E, 20G, 20R, 20T
Bus: 72C, 73P, 74E, 75K, 75P, 275R
(connecting to Tai Po Market Station, Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong)
Timetable of Tai Po "Good House"
- Date of application: 23 July, 2024 till quota is full
- Estimated move-in date: late October, 2024
Eligibility Criteria of Tai Po Good House
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above;
- The applicant and all his/her family member(s) must be residing in Hong Kong and have the right to land in Hong Kong. Their residence in Hong Kong is not subject to any conditions of stay (except for conditions on the limit of stay). Any persons who are not granted the right to land in Hong Kong cannot be included in the application;
- Public Rental Housing (PRH) applicants are required to hold a valid blue acknowledgement card (Blue Card) issued by Hong Kong Housing Authority;
- The total monthly household income and total household net asset value of the applicant's family must not exceed the limits in respect of application for PRH laid down by the Hong Kong Housing Authority;
- Able to pay the License Fee (Rental) on time.
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The applicant must have a pressing housing need, such as having met one or more of the following criteria:
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Application Method of Tai Po Good House
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Online Submission |
Offline Submission |
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The application form for Transitional Housing Occupancy can be downloaded from the Housing Bureau's website: Application Form for Transitional Housing
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Note:
- Each applicant, including his or her family members, can only submit one application. If repeated applications are made, we reserve the right to disqualify the application.
- SidebySide will not receive application form
Contact
Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:45 and Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (except Saturday and Public Holidays)
Tel/WhatsApp: 4645 2763
Email: th@sidebyside.org.hk