New Taipei City Increases Social Housing Ratio for Married Couples with Children to 1/3 to Boost Birth Rate

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New Taipei City has increased the proportion of social housing units for married couples with children to 1/3, up from the central government's 20%, as a measure to encourage marriage and childbirth. Mayor Hou You-yi stated that the city will continue to build social housing and combine it with rental subsidies and rental management policies to reduce housing burdens for young people. The Tucheng Yuanhe No. 2 social housing project has been completed and is expected to begin recruitment in May 2026, offering 135 units and including facilities like kindergartens.