15/6/2018-4

URA intends to simplify application for restoration allowance

Many buildings in the urban area are getting older. By 2046, it is estimated that every two buildings will have a building age of 50 years. Wei Zhicheng, executive director of the Urban Renewal Authority (hereinafter referred to as the URA), points out in the blog that it is not only In addition to the renewal of old districts, the renewal of buildings will also play an important role in the renewal of the long-term urban areas. Therefore, it is intended to integrate the application forms for the rehabilitation allowance plans for different buildings and simplify the application procedures.

More than half of property buildings in Hong Kong reached 50 years old in 2046

Wei Zhicheng stated that the buildings in Hong Kong are rapidly ageing. By 2046, it is estimated that every two buildings will have a building age of 50 years. If the old buildings are not properly maintained, not only will the building structure be damaged, but there will be a serious risk of collapse. , Endangering the lives and safety of tenants and passers-by.

To effectively prevent premature aging of buildings, the government has introduced a number of plans to encourage owners to regularly maintain their properties. At present, there are “requirements for building renovations 2.0”, “projects for the improvement of fire safety improvement projects”, “proper bidding”, “utility maintenance allowances” and other plans for the rehabilitation of different buildings, providing financial and technical support for the owners.

In order to prevent landlords from filing different forms when applying for different types of subsidy schemes, they have prepared to simplify all application forms into an application form for the “Building Rehabilitation Comprehensive Support Scheme”. The building corporation or the owners’ organization only needs to complete one. Forms can be used to apply for different plans. In the future, online e-application forms will be introduced to facilitate owners to apply online and make application procedures more time-saving and convenient.

One-stop building restoration platform facilitates owners

In addition to implementing different funding schemes, the Bureau will also launch a one-stop “Building Rehabilitation Platform” in the future to bring together professional information on building maintenance and representatives from the government, industry and professional societies to assist owners of old buildings to handle building maintenance and carry out Related projects.