The Special Temporary Rent Support for Young Adults is a program run by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport that gives young people who live apart from their parents some help with their monthly rent in the form of cash. If you are a young refugee between the ages of 19 and 34 holding an F-2 (Residence) visa, you can apply. This program is designed to help young people who carry a heavy rent burden live a little more securely, so if you meet the conditions, please do take a look.

The eligibility requirements, application periods, and amounts can change slightly each year, so before you apply, it is a good idea to double-check the latest information at Bokjiro, at 1345 (the Foreigner Comprehensive Information Center), or at the community service center in the area where you live.

Who can apply?

You need to meet all of the conditions below to apply. If even one does not apply to you, it will be difficult to qualify, so please check them slowly and carefully.

  • A young adult between the ages of 19 and 34
  • A young adult who lives separately (apart) from their parents
  • A young adult who does not own a home in their own name
  • A young adult whose personal and family assets do not exceed a certain amount
  • A young adult who holds a Housing Subscription Savings account (housing subscription account)

The asset requirements are as follows:

  • The young applicant’s household: assets must be about 122 million won or less.
  • The original household (the household viewed as the young person together with their parents): assets must be about 470 million won or less.

Assets include things like housing, cars, and income. The asset information you write on the application form is for reference only. Your exact assets and income are reviewed automatically after you apply, so there is no need to worry about it.

The income and asset thresholds can change depending on policy. Please check the exact amounts again before applying at Bokjiro or at a community service center.

What does it provide?

  • It provides up to 200,000 won each month.
  • You can receive it for up to 24 months (24 payments).
  • The support is paid directly into your own account as cash.
  • Deposits and maintenance fees are not covered. Only the monthly rent is supported.
  • If your actual rent is less than 200,000 won, you will only receive support up to the amount of that rent.

How do you apply?

There are two ways to apply. Just choose whichever is more convenient for you.

Online application

Offline (in-person) application

  • You can apply by visiting the community service center (resident center) in the area where you live.

The application period differs for each round of the program. Be sure to check before applying, at Bokjiro or at a community service center, whether applications are currently open and by when you can apply.

How do you open a housing subscription account?

To receive this support, you need a Housing Subscription Savings account. If you do not have one yet, you can open it by visiting a bank in person.

  • Banks where you can open one: NongHyup, Shinhan, Woori, Hana, IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea), KB (Kookmin), Daegu, Busan Bank, and others.
  • You must bring your Alien Registration Card.

Each bank may ask for slightly different additional documents. It is a good idea to bring as many of the documents below as you can prepare.

  • Your home country’s ID card or driver’s license
  • A utility bill receipt showing your name and address
  • A Domestic Residence Report Certificate issued by an immigration office
  • A certificate of employment issued by your company within the past month
  • Your home country address and your Korean address
  • Your passport and a driver’s license issued in Korea

Before going to the bank, we recommend calling the branch you plan to visit to ask in advance which documents you need. That way you can get everything done cleanly in one trip.

Where can you ask questions?

  • Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: 1599-0001 (Korean only)
  • The community service center or city hall in the area where you live
  • If you need help in a foreign language, contact 1345 (the Foreigner Comprehensive Information Center), where you can get guidance in several languages.