When applying for the "NT$30 Billion Central Expanded Rent Subsidy Project" (300 億元中央擴大租金補貼專案) in Taipei and New Taipei, the base monthly subsidy cap is NT$3,000 to NT$8,000 in Taipei City and NT$3,000 to NT$6,000 across most districts of New Taipei City, which is then multiplied by 1.2x to 1.8x+ for single youth, newlyweds, families with minor children, or disadvantaged households. Even more importantly, the local municipal programs in Taipei and New Taipei work in opposite ways: Taipei City's "Taipei Happy Rent" (臺北幸福租) uses a "pass central first, then stack local bonus on top (adding NT$1,000 to NT$2,500+ per month)" model, whereas New Taipei City's "Youth Rent Subsidy" (青年租金補貼) requires "choosing one or the other (no double claiming)" with the central subsidy. Based on announcements from the National Land Management Agency and the Taipei and New Taipei city governments verified on 2026-11-07, this article summarizes income thresholds, tier caps, multiplier calculations, and optimal application strategies.
Gate 1: Taipei City vs New Taipei City "average monthly income per person" thresholds and base tiers
To apply for the Ministry of the Interior "NT$30 Billion Central Expanded Rent Subsidy Project" (continuing through the 2025–2026 / 114 至 115 fiscal years), the applicant and household members (spouse and minor children) must own no residential property, receive no duplicate government housing subsidies, and have an average monthly income per household member below 3 times the minimum living expense (最低生活費 3 倍) announced for the city where the rented home is located.
Because the income threshold is determined by "which city your rented home is located in" rather than where your household registration (戶籍) is located, the income cap differs by more than NT$10,000 between Taipei City and New Taipei City:
| Location of rented home | Average monthly income cap per household member (3x minimum living expense) | Tier 1 monthly base subsidy cap | Tier 2 monthly base subsidy cap | Tier 3 monthly base subsidy cap |
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| Taipei City (uniform across all districts) | Below NT$61,137 (calculated at 3x the announced minimum living expense for the year) | NT$8,000 | NT$5,000 | NT$3,000 |
| New Taipei City (major districts including Banqiao, Xindian, Zhonghe, Yonghe, Sanchong, Xinzhuang, Luzhou, Xizhi, Tucheng, Linkou, Tamsui, Taishan, Wugu, Shulin, Shenkeng) | Below NT$50,700 (calculated at 3x the announced minimum living expense for the year) | NT$6,000 (outlying districts such as Ruifang, Wanli, Gongliao, Pingxi, Shuangxi, and Shimen follow the central zoning table) | NT$4,200 (outlying districts priced separately) | NT$3,000 (outlying districts priced separately) |
The definitions of "Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3" (第一級、第二級、第三級) in the table above are uniform nationwide under the Ministry of the Interior project rules:
- Tier 1: Household of 2 or more members where a member holds low-income household status; or household of 3 or more members where a member holds middle-low-income household status.
- Tier 2: Applicants not falling under Tier 1 or Tier 3 (for example: married couples without disadvantaged status, families raising minor children, single persons aged 40 or older, or single persons holding disadvantaged status).
- Tier 3: Household of 1 person (single), under age 40, without economic or social disadvantaged status.
For the lease contract, bankbook cover, and online application steps required, see the site's complete guide to central expanded rent subsidy eligibility and application steps.
Gate 2: Central project "1.2x to 1.8x" identity multiplier calculation table
Once you know your base tier, if you qualify as "single youth under 40", "newlywed within 2 years of marriage", "raising minor children (including an unborn fetus)", or "economically / socially disadvantaged", the central program multiplies your base tier cap by the highest applicable multiplier (if you qualify for multiple multipliers, the highest single multiplier applies, capped at your actual contract rent). The table below calculates the actual monthly maximums in Taipei and New Taipei after multipliers:
| Multiplier category | Eligibility condition and multiplier | Taipei City monthly maximum after multiplier (base × multiplier) | New Taipei City major districts monthly maximum after multiplier (base × multiplier) |
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| Single youth bonus | Aged 18 to under 40, single, without disadvantaged status (Tier 3 base NT$3,000 × 1.2x) | NT$3,600 | NT$3,600 |
| Newlywed family bonus | Household registered marriage within 2 years prior to application date (generally Tier 2 base × 1.3x) | NT$6,500 (5,000 × 1.3) | NT$5,460 (4,200 × 1.3) |
| Raising 1 minor child (including fetus) | Raising 1 minor child or pregnant with 1 fetus (Tier 2 base × 1.4x) | NT$7,000 (5,000 × 1.4) | NT$5,880 (4,200 × 1.4) |
| Raising 2 minor children | Raising 2 minor children (Tier 2 base × 1.6x) | NT$8,000 (5,000 × 1.6) | NT$6,720 (4,200 × 1.6) |
| Raising 3 or more minor children | 1.8x for 3 minor children, plus 0.2x for each additional minor child (no multiplier cap, up to actual monthly rent) | NT$9,000 (5,000 × 1.8, example with 3 children) | NT$7,560 (4,200 × 1.8, example with 3 children) |
| Economically / socially disadvantaged bonus | Low-income or middle-low-income household × 1.4x; aged 65+, disability, Indigenous, or other social disadvantage × 1.2x | Tier 1 or Tier 2 base multiplied by 1.4x or 1.2x (for example, Taipei Tier 1 low-income 8,000 × 1.4 = NT$11,200) | Tier 1 or Tier 2 base multiplied by 1.4x or 1.2x (for example, New Taipei Tier 1 6,000 × 1.4 = NT$8,400) |
Gate 3: Key difference between Taipei City's "stackable bonus" and New Taipei City's "either-or choice"
Beyond the central NT$30 billion rent subsidy, the Taipei City Government and New Taipei City Government each fund their own municipal rent subsidy programs. However, the two cities use opposite rules:
| Comparison item | Taipei City: "Taipei Happy Rent (臺北幸福租／租事順利)" private rental add-on | New Taipei City: "New Taipei Youth Rent Subsidy (新北市青年租金補貼)" |
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| Relationship with the central NT$30B subsidy | Stackable on top of the central subsidy (top-up system): you must first receive the current year's central NT$30B rent subsidy approval letter, then apply to the Taipei City Department of Urban Development for the add-on | Strictly either-or (no double claiming): recipients of the central NT$30B rent subsidy or other government housing subsidies may not simultaneously receive the New Taipei Youth Rent Subsidy |
| Household registration and age requirements | Applicant must have household registration at the Taipei City rental address (or meet Taipei's announced registration rules); single youth under 40, newlyweds, or child-raising families meeting Taipei age and income criteria | Aged 18 to under 40, with household registration, schooling, or employment in New Taipei City, who are single, newlywed, or raising (or pregnant with) minor children, meeting New Taipei household annual income and per-person monthly income limits |
| Municipal subsidy amount | On top of the central approved amount, Taipei City adds each month: +NT$1,000 for single youth; +NT$2,500 for newlywed or married youth families; +NT$1,000 per child aged 0 to 12 for child-raising families (no cap on child count) | Standalone flat monthly payout: NT$3,500 for single youth; NT$4,500 for newlyweds (under 2 years); NT$5,000 for raising (or pregnant with) 1 minor child, NT$6,000 for 2 children, NT$7,000 for 3+ children |
| Best application strategy for renters | Apply for the central NT$30B subsidy first (no household registration move needed for the central portion); if your landlord lets you register your household at the Taipei rental address, apply for "Taipei Happy Rent" right after approval—for example, a single youth in Taipei gets 3,600 + 1,000 = NT$4,600/month | Compare the table above: in most cases, the "central NT$30B multiplied amount" is higher than the "New Taipei flat rate" (e.g., New Taipei single youth gets NT$3,600 central > NT$3,500 local; newlywed gets NT$5,460 central > NT$4,500 local; 1 child gets NT$5,880 central > NT$5,000 local), so the central program is usually the first choice |
When calculating total rental costs, remember that the security deposit is legally capped at 2 months' rent (see the site's guide to the 2-month rental deposit cap and move-out refund rules), and use the rental electricity rate checker tool to ensure overcharged electricity fees do not eat up your subsidy. If your landlord worries that your subsidy application will raise their taxes, share the site's guide to Public Welfare Lessor 1.2% house tax and NT$15,000 monthly tax exemption.
Frequently asked questions
My household registration is at my parents' home in southern Taiwan, but I rent an apartment in Banqiao District, New Taipei City for work—which city's income limit and subsidy tier apply?
Under the central NT$30 billion expanded rent subsidy project, both the "average monthly income cap per person" and the "tiered subsidy amount" are determined solely by the location of the rented property (Banqiao District, New Taipei City), not your household registration address, and applying for the central rent subsidy does not require moving your household registration to the rental unit.
If I co-rent a 3-bedroom apartment with friends, can each roommate apply for the rent subsidy separately?
Yes. Whether multiple tenants co-sign a single lease with the landlord (all listed as lessees on the lease, or stating each person's rented room and rent share) or sign separate legal subleases, as long as each person individually meets the no-homeownership and income thresholds, different tenants at the same address can submit separate applications and have their subsidies calculated individually (provided the sum of subsidies paid does not exceed the total actual rent).
Does an unborn baby during pregnancy count toward the 1.4x "raising minor children" multiplier?
Yes. Under the Ministry of the Interior project rules, where the applicant or spouse is pregnant with a fetus, attaching a photocopy of the Maternal Health Booklet (孕婦健康手冊／媽媽手冊) or a medical diagnosis certificate allows the fetus to be counted both in the number of minor children and in total household members (which simultaneously lowers the household's average monthly income per person and unlocks the 1.4x+ child-raising multiplier).
Sources
- Ministry of the Interior Real Estate Information Platform (內政部不動產資訊平台): NT$30 Billion Central Expanded Rent Subsidy Zone (2025–2026 / 114 至 115 project rules, tier amounts, and Q&A, verified 2026-11-07): Tier 1 to Tier 3 definitions, Taipei and New Taipei base amounts, 1.2x to 1.8x multipliers, and 3x minimum living expense income standards
- Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government (臺北市政府都市發展局): Taipei Happy Rent (臺北幸福租／租事順利) private rental add-on subsidy guide (verified 2026-11-07): Taipei household registration requirement and stacking rules of NT$1,000 for singles, NT$2,500 for married couples, and NT$1,000 per child
- Urban and Rural Development Department, New Taipei City Government (新北市政府城鄉發展局): New Taipei Youth Rent Subsidy application guide (verified 2026-11-07): flat subsidy rates and non-duplication rule with central subsidies
