TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s social housing supply is set to surge, with nearly 100,000 units expected to be completed by 2029 as the government accelerates construction to support newlyweds and families with children.

According to the Ministry of the Interior’s real estate information platform, around 60,000 new social housing units are expected to be completed nationwide by 2029, per Liberty Times. Including the 36,000 units already finished, the total will approach 100,000, significantly expanding Taiwan’s social housing supply.

Tseng Ching-der (曾敬德), research manager at Sinyi Realty, said authorities should analyze regional differences in home ownership and rental burdens. He suggested providing more support and accelerating construction in areas where housing affordability is most strained.

Since 2017, Taiwan’s annual number of newborns has remained below 200,000 for eight consecutive years. Last year, the country recorded only 134,800 births, with a crude birth rate of 5.76 per 1,000, both historic lows.

As part of the Stable Housing Plan, 20% of social housing units are reserved for newlyweds and families with children. From 2026 to 2028, the National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center (HURC) plans to offer 41,000 new rental units.

By the end of 2028, HURC will manage more than 45,000 rental units, making it Taiwan’s largest landlord. About 9,000 of these units will be designated for newlyweds and families, bringing the total family housing units to around 11,000.

Huang Shu-wei (黃舒衛), director at Colliers International Taiwan, said HURC’s role goes beyond housing volume. Each complex functions as an independent community requiring long-term management, including property upkeep and coordination with social welfare services.

He added that integrating childcare, after-school care, and school district planning with these family housing units is a major challenge. Incorporating retail, service providers, and social enterprises could enhance community functions and create new investment opportunities.

Housing researcher Ho Shih-chang (何世昌) said increasing supply is only the first step in advancing Taiwan’s social housing policy. He added that as the number of social housing units grows, disputes and administrative challenges will inevitably rise, requiring significantly more management personnel. He urged the government to plan to meet these future demands.