The opposition party has frozen the housing subsidy budget, and the public anticipates its resumption in October after it runs out.
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The rental subsidy budget, which is of utmost concern to renters, is expected to run out as soon as October. Many renters are facing the dilemma that if the subsidy is canceled, they may need to look for a new place to live, which would impact their quality of life. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang pointed out that the NT$20 billion subsidy budget is currently stuck in the Legislative Yuan, and if it is not unblocked, the troubles will be even greater. Executive Director of the Tsai Mama Foundation, Lyu Bing-yi, urged all parties to work together to alleviate the burden on renters and prevent making their lives even more difficult.
The concern of renters regarding rental subsidies continues to rise, and it is reported that the budget will be exhausted as early as October. A renter who receives over 5,000 yuan in subsidies each month expressed that if the subsidy is canceled, the worst-case scenario would be having to search for new housing with children, which would adversely affect their quality of life. The Executive Director of the Cui Mama Foundation also called for all political parties to work together to alleviate the financial burden on renters.
For renters relocating south or north, monthly rent occupies nearly one-third of their salary, and this rental subsidy has become a small source of happiness in their lives. However, if the budget runs out after October, all of this may become a thing of the past. The Minister of the Interior and lawmakers mentioned during inquiries that the current budget of 20 billion yuan is stuck in the Legislative Yuan, and if not resolved, it is expected that the subsidies will be exhausted in October or November.
According to the latest news, the budget for the 30 billion yuan rental subsidy program has not been unfrozen and is expected to be depleted in October, so renters need to apply for subsidies as soon as possible. In response, the Minister of the Interior stated that the source of some rumors is unclear and pointed out that the frozen budget is a process decided by the Legislative Yuan, emphasizing the importance of understanding legislative procedures.
Many affected individuals believe the impact is quite significant. One renter mentioned that if his monthly subsidy of 5,600 yuan were to be canceled, he would have to search for housing again. He hopes that the budget can be unfrozen. The foundation's executive director pointed out that while in principle, subsidies should not be cut, the situation regarding the freeze can still be discussed, and called for all parties to work together to reach a consensus so that renters are free from financial pressure.