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Transitional Housing Project at "Joyful House" at Victoria Road Quarters

Location and Environment

Located on Government land, the Government Quarters at Victoria Road will be converted into transitional housing to provide 11 units.

Details

Project Name "Joyful House" at Victoria Road Quarters
Operating Organisation Society for Community Organization Limited
Location 405 – 406 Victoria Road
No. of Units 11 units and approximately 11 residents
Project Data
  • Conversion of the existing residential building
  • 1 no. three-storey building
  • 11 nos. one-person units
Provisions
  • Each unit will be equipped with a bathroom with toilet
  • Equipped with a common area and facilities such as kitchen, washing machine and refrigerator
  • Each room will be equipped with an electric water heater, a window- type air conditioner and a fan
Funding Scheme Funding Scheme to Support the Use of Vacant Government Sites by Non-government Organisations
(A grant of $5.9 million has been approved)
Date of Commencement of Works May 2021
Date of Completion Q4 2021
Operation Period Planned to operate for about 4 years until 2025
Eligibility Criteria Households proven to be in need of transitional housing (priority will be given to those who have waited for public rental housing for at least three years); those who are living in inadequate housing; or those with low income and in urgent need of community support.
Rent Level The rent will not exceed 25% of the gross household income, or it will be determined with reference to the standard of the rent allowance under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme.
Details, Features and Related Services of the Project The Victoria Road project, supported by the Transport and Housing Bureau and the Development Bureau, is the first project in Hong Kong to renovate and convert former government quarters into transitional housing. The project aims to make efficient use of idle government properties for rendering assistance to grassroots families who are living in harsh conditions or have pressing housing needs.

The target households are mainly single persons and grassroots families with pressing housing needs, covering different age groups. The organisation hopes to promote co-living across generations and build a mutual help network in the neighbourhood. At the same time, residents’ self-reliance ability can be enhanced through intensive community support services, such as providing assistance to them in employment and welfare matters.
Contact Information

Important Moments

Pre-construction Preparation

Layout Plans

Layout Plans

Layout Plans
June 2021 Commencement of Works

Commencement of Works
December 2021 Completion of Works

Completion of Works

Completion of Works

Completion of Works

Completion of Works

*Note:

1. The operating organisation may from time to time update or change the information of the project, including the eligibility criteria for application, rent level and related services. For latest information of the project, please visit the project website or contact the operating organisation.

2. All map coordinates are indicative only and do not reflect the exact locations.

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