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

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.

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

• 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

Tenancy and Fees

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

1. Non-CSSA Families: Calculated at 25% of the average monthly household income (subject to minimum and maximum limits).。
2. 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.

Eligibility and Application

• Eligibility Criteria

*This project is not providing any moving allowance.
** Category C Applicants should contact the operating organization for further information.

• Application Method

• Submission of Supporting Documents

Applicants may submit their application forms using one of the following methods:

1. By the online platform of “TH-E-Central and Unified platform for Transitional Housing”
2. By post to the “Task Force on Transitional Housing, Housing Bureau, P.O. Box 183, General Post Office”, or
3. By email to thapp@hb.gov.hk；或
4. By submitting the application form into the collection box in Hong Kong Authority Customer Service Centre