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Applications for elevator installation subsidy in Taipei City open on April 5

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Apartments in Taipei City at least 20 years old and under six floors are eligible to apply, and the city will receive applications from April 5 to Dec...

Apartments in Taipei City at least 20 years old and under six floors are eligible to apply, and the city will receive applications from April 5 to Dec...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News)--Taipei City’s Urban Regeneration Office (URO) announced on Wednesday that the city is now accepting subsidy applications for old buildings to install elevators in order to accommodate the needs of the elderly and the physically-challenged. The city will receive applications from April 5 to December 29, 2017, the URO said.

Who can apply for an elevator installment subsidy?

Apartments at least 20 years old and under six floors are eligible to apply, according to the URO.

How do I apply for an elevator installment subsidy?

An elevator installation permit issued by Construction Management Office and approval by all property owners of the condominium in question are required for the application, according to the office.

However, if the applicant is the building management committee with an affidavit assuring that any illegal structures or construction obstacles will be removed, the application can be accepted without approval by all property owners, the URO said. Nevertheless, the affidavit shall be provided by the management committee executing decisions made during an owner assembly, the office added.

How much is an elevator installment subsidy worth?

The maximum amount of subsidy is NT$3 million (about US$100,000) and shall not exceed 50 percent of the overall cost of the installation project. The amount of subsidy can be increased to 75 percent if the building is located within urban renewal areas designated by the city government.
 
To learn more about the subsidy program, please contact Tsuei Ma Foundation for Housing and Community Service (02-2365-8140, ext. 231) or the URO (02-2781-5696, ext. 3156~3159).