Standard Chartered HKCSS Subdivided Unit Subsidy Programme
Sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Organised by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
To ride out the storm with grassroots community and support households which face challenges meeting their rental payments during the Coronavirus outbreak, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has donated HKD10 million to the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) for families living in subdivided units.
The joint programme has received overwhelming response since the announcement with more than 10,000 enquires and applications received. The original quota of 2,000 has all been taken up in a short period of time. In view of the overwhelming response, Standard Chartered Hong Kong has decided to commence a second phase of donations and relax the income reduction requirement for applicants. The Bank has also rolled out a donation matching initiative to encourage its corporate clients to take part and the number of beneficiaries will increase to at least 4,000. The amount of subsidy for each household remains at HKD5,000.
The quota for Phase 1 of the programme is already FULL. Successful applicants from Phase 1 will receive subsidy payments from 13 May 2020 onwards. Unsuccessful applicants may contact respective NGO units when Phase 2 commences.
Phase 2 will continue to be accepted by the NGO units starting on 7 May 2020. Please visit our website for the latest update of the Programme.
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Applicants who meet the below criteria are eligible: |
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Hong Kong residents living in subdivided units, and |
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Household with dependent children aged 18 or below, and |
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Non-CSSA household recipient, and |
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Monthly household income limit before the epidemic – 75% of HK’s median monthly domestic household income1, and |
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At least 30% household income reduction due to the epidemic OR Average monthly income in the last quarter did not exceed the monthly income limit of HK’s Working Family Allowance Scheme (Full-rate allowance)2, and at least 20% household income reduction due to the epidemic |
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HKCSS will consider applicants’ special circumstances on discretionary basis. For enquiry, please contact respective supporting organization.
Remark
1Monthly household income limit before the epidemic – 75% of HK’s median monthly domestic household income
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Household size |
Monthly household income limit before the epidemic (HK$) |
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$21,800 |
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3 |
$26,300 |
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4 |
$32,400 |
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5 |
$33,600 |
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6+ |
$34,900 |
2Monthly income in the last quarter did not exceed the monthly income limit of the HK’s Working Family Allowance Scheme (Full-rate allowance)
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Household size |
Monthly household income limit under the epidemic (last quarter) (HK$) |
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2 |
$14,500 |
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3 |
$17,500 |
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4 |
$21,600 |
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5 |
$22,400 |
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6+ |
$23,300 |
Application Period:
- Telephone appointment will only be accepted commencing 11:00a.m., 7 May 2020.
- The application will end on 20 May 2020 or when the quota is FULL, first-come-first-served.
Application Process:
- Interested parties should make appointment bookings in advance by phone with a supporting organisation nearby.
- Supporting organisations will make reservation with eligible applicants by telephone appointment. To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, queuing at the supporting organization for application forms is NOT recommended.
- “Cross-district” applications will not be considered by the supporting organisation.
Once the appointment booking is confirmed, you need to:
- Provide identity documents of you and your household member(s) , and
- Provide income proofs of you and your household member(s) , and
- Show your passbook or bank statement
Means of Contact of Supporting Organisations:
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Supporting Organisations |
Phone Number |
Office Hours (Mon- Fri) |
Office Hours (Sat) |
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Eastern, Wanchai, Central & Western and Islands |
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St. James’ Settlement Community Centre |
2835 4368 |
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. |
10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. |
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Southern District |
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Caritas Hong Kong – Caritas Community Centre – Aberdeen |
5425 0992 |
10:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. (except Mon) |
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Yau Tsim Mong |
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Concern for Grassroots’ Livelihood Alliance Limited |
3525 0054 / 3484 2881 |
11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. |
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The Mongkok Kai Fong Association Ltd. Chan Hing Social Service Centre – Integrated Community Service Division |
5562 6560 |
10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. |
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Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Jordan Family Support and Service Centre |
6182 0046 |
9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. |
N.A. |
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Sham Shui Po |
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Social Development Practice and Research Centre Limited – Family Mutual Hub |
5644 9045 / 6430 6373 |
10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m |
N.A. |
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Society for Community Organization |
9889 5831 / 6548 5327 |
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 2:00p.m. – 6:00pm |
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Online Appointment Booking: click here OR WHATSAPP： |
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Kowloon City, Sai Kung, Wong Tai Sin |
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Caritas Hong Kong – Caritas Community Centre – Kowloon |
2339 3713 |
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. |
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. |
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Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service – Martha Boss Lutheran Community Centre |
5238 8409 |
9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. |
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Kwun Tong |
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Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service – Special Service |
5139 2786 |
11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. |
9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. |
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Tsuen Wan |
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Caritas Hong Kong – Caritas Community Centre – Tsuen Wan |
3707 2012 |
10:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. & |
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Kwai Tsing |
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H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre – Group & Community Work Unit |
5241 3962 |
7 May: 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 8 May: 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & |
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Tai Po, Sha Tin |
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Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service Hong Kong – Tai Wo Integrated Youth Service Centre |
2650 8807 |
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. |
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Yuen Long |
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Yuen Long Town Hall Management Committee – Yuen Long Town Hall Community Centre |
2670 2231 |
9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & |
N.A. |
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North |
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Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service- Shek Wu Lutheran Community Development |
6154 0021 |
9:30a.m. – 5:30p.m. |
9:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. |
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Tuen Mun |
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Yan Oi Tong Community Centre |
2655 7520 |
9:30a.m. – 5:30p.m. |
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Last update: 8/5/2020