Transitional Social Housing Service: “Tenacity Residence” at Ying Wa Module Community (YWMC)

Transitional Housing Project: “Tenacity Residence”, Ying Wa Street, Cheung Sha Wan

Project Background and Objectives

The Society for Community Organization (SoCO) has consistently advocated for long-term housing policies and is committed to utilizing unused community land to increase the availability of transitional housing.

Since the first quarter of 2022, this project has been completed and operational, providing a total of 140 units designed to alleviate short- to medium-term housing pressures for low-income families. Additionally, the project aims to foster a mutual support network among neighbors and implement standards for decent living conditions, along with community-based social services. Our hope is that transitional housing will eventually evolve into permanent social housing, further enhancing the quality of life for residents in need.

Eligibility and Application

Eligibility Criteria

Category A Applicants (Priority)	Applicants who have been on the waiting list for traditional PRH for 3 years or more, OR Families with newborn babies who have been on the PRH waiting list for 2 years or more (Calculated from the move-in date)
Category B Applicants	Applicants who have been on the PRH waiting list for less than 3 years but have urgent housing and financial needs

** Category C Applicants should contact the operating organization for further information.

Application Method (The project currently has a few vacancies; recruitment is ongoing)

Application Form

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Declaration for Application (Download and send us later)

Required Documents for Submission

Location and Surroundings

6 Ying Wa Street, Sham Shui Po (Adjacent to the West Kowloon Law Courts Building and Ying Wa Primary School)
Approximately 5–8 minutes’ walk to Nam Cheong Station. 10–12 minutes’ walk to Cheung Sha Wan Station
Multiple bus routes available nearby
Close to major shopping malls and public housing estates (Fu Cheong, Hoi Tat, Nam Cheong), featuring convenient facilities such as markets.
Site Facilities

Site Facilities

Property management with 24-hour security and cleaning services for common areas
Multi-purpose activity room
Outdoor fitness and recreational facilities
Environmental recycling bins
Community planting boxes

Unit Types and Specifications

Unit Type	Layout	Status
1–2 Person Unit	Studio (Around 140sq.ft)	Recruitment Ongoing
4–6 Person Unit	2-Bedroom(Around 312-377 sq.ft)	Recruitment Ongoing
Accessible Unit	Studio	Currently Full (Applications Closed)
Accessible Family Unit	1-Bedroom	Currently Full (Applications Closed)

Floors: 4-storey building (G/F to 3/F); no lift provided.
Unit Facilitie: Each unit includes a private toilet, cooking area, water heater, air conditioner, range hood and free Internet
Unit Equipment: Units come with basic renovations, including laundry racks, flooring, windows and basic kitchen cabinet

1–2 Person Unit

4–6 Person Unit

**The videos are for reference only.

Tenancy and Fees

Tenancy Period: Approximately a minimum of 2 years (Subject to the License Agreement; renewal depends on circumstances).
Monthly Rent:

Non-CSSA Families: Calculated at 25% of the average monthly household income (subject to minimum and maximum limits).。
CSSA Families: Charged at the maximum rent allowance under the CSSA scheme.

Utilities: Residents are responsible for water and electricity costs based on actual consumption.
Miscellaneous: Residents are exempt from rates and management fees. Stamp duty is shared equally between the operator and the resident.