TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei has opened a new round of rent assistance that adds city funding on top of the central government subsidy for young single renters, married couples under 45, and households raising children.

Applications began Wednesday and will remain open until March 31, 2027, with Taipei offering the extra support through its “Taipei Happiness Rent” program and allowing approved applicants to receive both the local and national subsidies at the same time, per CNA.

The largest monthly amount goes to married households in which applicants are 45 or younger. If approved, that group can receive NT$7,500 from the central government and another NT$2,500 (US$79) from Taipei, bringing the total to NT$10,000 a month.

Single renters younger than 40 can also receive a city top-up. In that category, Taipei adds NT$1,000 to the central subsidy of NT$3,600, for a total monthly subsidy of NT$4,600.

Families with children from infancy through age 12 are also included. Taipei will add NT$1,000 per month for one child, and the city said there is no cap based on the number of children in the household.

Residents may apply under only one of the three categories. Taipei officials said the current program does not have a quota on the number of recipients and urged eligible residents to file early, per the report.

Applications can be submitted online through the Taipei City rent subsidy website. Paper forms are also available at the Department of Urban Development’s Nanmen Office and district offices, with completed applications accepted by registered mail, while questions can be directed to the 1999 citizen hotline.