Hong Kong authorities are seeking public feedback on a potential change to the supply ratio of public rental flats and subsidised sale homes, aiming for an even 50:50 split, Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.

Speaking at a planning forum, Ho revealed that the total supply of public housing is expected to reach 196,000 flats over the next five years. This initiative aligns with measures from Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s 2024 policy address.

Currently, the Housing Authority, Hong Kong’s largest public housing provider, targets a shift from a 70:30 ratio of public rental to subsidised sale flats to a 60:40 split. However, authorities are now exploring whether further adjustment to a 50:50 ratio is justified based on public input.

Ho explained, “We previously adopted a 70:30 ratio – 70 per cent public rental housing and 30 per cent subsidised sale flats – as the ratio was used to clear the long waiting queue for public rental housing as quickly as possible.” She added that the government plans to gradually transition to more subsidised sale housing over the next decade.

This consultation marks a significant step in Hong Kong’s ongoing efforts to address housing demands by balancing rental and ownership opportunities for residents.