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Transitional Housing Project at Trackside Villas

Location and Environment

Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) collaborated with the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRC) to refurbish vacant flats in Trackside Villas, a MTRC-owned property located in Tai Po, for the use as “T-Home” with a view to optimising the use of existing housing resources to provide transitional housing and enhancing the living environment of families waiting for public rental housing.

Details

Project NameTrackside Villas
Operating OrganisationHong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) and Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
LocationTai Po Road, Tai Po Kau
No. of Units198 units
Project Data Hong Kong Housing Society (Transitional Housing)
  • A total of 138 units
Hong Kong Council of Social Service (operated by The Society for Community Organization Limited (SoCo) starting from 1 July 2023) (Community Housing)
  • A total of 60 units
Provisions

Each unit is equipped with kitchen and an individual bathroom with toilet.
Funding Scheme Community Care Fund
(A grant of $45.94 million has been approved)
Date of Commencement of Works Q2 2020
Date of Intake Q3 2020
Eligibility Criteria

Hong Kong Housing Society

  • Three-person to six-person households who have waited for public rental housing (PRH) under the Hong Kong Housing Authority for at least 3 years；
  • Not owning any domestic property in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Council of Social Service (operated by SoCo)

  • Three to six person households Families who are inadequately housed and have waited for PRH for 3 years or above;
  • Families with urgent housing needs;
  • Those who have a full-time job or have applied for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)；
  • Other conditions or requirements applicable to the service scheme of the operating organisations must be met.
Rent Level

Hong Kong Housing Society

  • With reference to the rents of rental estates under HKHS, the fees of other HKHS transitional housing projects as well as the fees of current tenancy agreements of Trackside Villas

Hong Kong Council of Social Service (operated by SoCo)

  • The maximum rent allowance under the CSSA or 25% of the household income, whichever is lower
Description, Features and Services of Project

HKHS collaborated with the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRC) to refurbish vacant flats in Trackside Villas, a MTRC-owned property located in Tai Po, for the use as “T-Home” with a view to optimising the use of existing housing resources to provide transitional housing and enhancing the living environment of families waiting for PRH.

In collaboration with HKCSS, HKHS also rented out some of the transitional housing units to people in need through the Social Housing. Starting from 1 July 2023, HKCSS has selected SoCo as the new operating organisation of Trackside Villas. SoCO will provide family-oriented services to residents through improving the quality of housing, strengthening the family capacity and neighborhood relationships to increase their community participation and mutual support networks, particular for the SEN families.
Contact Information

Hong Kong Housing Society

Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Community Organization Limited (SoCo)

Important Moments

Before Q2 2020 Original Views

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Q3 2020 Completion of Works

Completion of Works
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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