Hong Kong Housing Authority Launches Express Flat Allocation Scheme for Home Ownership Applications from July 3 to 16

Launch of Express Flat Allocation Scheme (2026) to provide flexible housing options in renting flats or home ownership

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority:

The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) announced today (July 2) that the Express Flat Allocation Scheme(2026)-cum-Resale of Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme (GSH) Flats and Recovered Tenants Purchase Scheme (TPS) Flats (EFAS (2026)) will invite applications from eligible persons from July 3 to July 16. Eligible public rental housing (PRH) applicants may have an earlier chance to be allocated PRH units, or choose to purchase resale GSH or recovered TPS flats, expediting their chances of renting flats or achieving home ownership.

The Hong Kong Housing Authority, Photo by Bastille Post

Eligible PRH applicants with a valid PRH application of a registration date or a G-number equivalent date falling on or before March 31, 2025 (G-number equivalent date will be adopted if there is one in the application), with at least half the family members included in the application who have lived in Hong Kong for seven years and hold a valid chance of flat allocation, are eligible to apply for EFAS (2026).

Single application with dual options and free of charge

"The Housing Department (HD) has issued invitation letters on EFAS (2026) to all eligible PRH applicants in early July to provide them with flexible housing options. By submitting one single application form, applicants will have the opportunity to choose either renting a PRH unit or purchasing a GSH or recovered TPS flat from the lists of flats available for selection (subject to the availability of flats for rental/sale at the time of flat selection by the applicant). Flat selection is expected to commence in the third quarter of this year, which expedites PRH applicants' chances of renting flats or home ownership, allowing them to improve their living environment at an earlier stage", a spokesman for the HA said.

Eligible PRH applicants who are interested in joining EFAS (2026) may submit an online application by logging in to the "e-Services for PRH Application", or submit a paper application form attached to the invitation letter issued by the HD either in person or by post during the application period.

No application fee will be charged regardless of whether the applicant chooses to rent a PRH unit or purchase a GSH or recovered TPS flat.

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Affordable pricing, easier home ownership

EFAS (2026) will offer the unsold and rescinded Type A flats (saleable areas ranging from about 17.1 square metres to 20.7 sq m, or about 184 square feet to about 223 sq ft) from the three GSH developments, including Ko Wang Court, Kam Pak Court and Wang Chi Court, for sale. As at May 2026, the average selling price of the above Type A flats was about $1.16 million. The mortgage payment is about $4,900 per month, assuming that the buyer takes out a mortgage at 95 per cent of the flat price for a mortgage repayment period of 30 years at a prevailing mortgage interest rate of about 3.5 per cent. It is anticipated that this will be welcomed by eligible PRH applicants. Details of these flats are set out at Annex 1.

The unsold recovered TPS flats at the end of previous sale exercises will also be put up for sale under EFAS (2026). As at May 2026, the prices of the unsold TPS flats under EFAS (2026) range from about $240,000 to $450,000. The final price range will depend on the recovered TPS flats that will be put up for sale under this sales exercise.

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Transparent information at a glance

For details of the scheme, eligible PRH applicants who are interested in joining EFAS (2026) may read the Application Guide and related information at the designated page on HA/HD's website (www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/flat-application/express-flat-allocation-scheme) during the application period.

Eligible applicants who are interested in purchasing GSH or recovered TPS flats may visit the HA/HD's designated website starting from tomorrow (July 3) (www.housingauthority.gov.hk/EFAS2026-resale-gsh-tps) to learn about the information on the GSH developments/TPS estates for sale or download the application guide and sales leaflet. Printed copies can also be obtained during office hours from the HA Customer Service Centre (HACSC) in Lok Fu during the application period.

During the application period, a digital panel and an exhibition of information in respect of resale GSH and recovered TPS flats will be available for public viewing at the HACSC in Lok Fu. During the flat selection period, the HA will provide sales brochures covering more details on the three GSH developments (sales pamphlets for recovered TPS flats) and price lists, to ensure that applicants are well informed before purchasing a flat.

The HA reminds members of the public to read the Application Guide carefully before submitting an application. They may also call the 24-hour HA Hotline at 2712 2712 or the HA Sales Hotline at 2712 8000 for enquiries.

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Speech by SITI at Award Presentation Ceremony of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2026

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Award Presentation Ceremony of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) 2026 today (August 23):

Mr Ahmed Nadeem (Secretary General of the ABU), Angelina (Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan), Cordelia (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Ms Cordelia Chung), esteemed judges, brilliant young innovators, ladies and gentlemen,

Good evening. It is my honour to join you today at the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2026 as Hong Kong proudly hosts this flagship competition again after 14 years.

This year's theme, "Kung Fu Quest", perfectly blended traditional martial arts with cutting-edge technologies in robotics. Thank you and congratulations to all participants, for letting us witness agility, precision, and strategy reimagined through your brilliant engineering. The robots you built showhow technological innovation can bridge culture and modernity, while your passion and teamwork embody perseverance that defines both martial arts and scientific discovery.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is fully committed to developing Hong Kong into an international I&T (innovation and technology) centre. We are enhancing the I&T ecosystem across the full spectrum, from upstream basic research, to midstream and downstream industry development. Seeing your incredible creations today reinforces our confidence in the future. Bright young talents like you would provide impetus to I&T development, and we spare no effort in providing support to turn your boldest ideas into reality. Through innovation hubs like the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, we offer comprehensive incubation, mentorship and business-matching support. Wherever you come from, Hong Kong is an ideal place to unlock your potentials, to groom your passions and to realise your aspirations.

To all our participants tonight, you are all champions in my eyes. Carry this "Kung Fu" spirit of discipline and continuous self-improvement into your future journeys. Keep questioning the impossible, and never stop innovating!

Finally, I wish you all a memorable evening and all overseas participants an enjoyable stay in Hong Kong. Thank you.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, speaks at the Award Presentation Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2026 today (August 23). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases