HONG KONG
HOUSING AUTHORITY
50TH ANNIVERSARY
OUR STORY
The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA), established in 1973, has been formulating and implementing public housing programme for half a century. We have been upholding the "customer-oriented" principle and providing affordable and high-quality housing for the people of Hong Kong, which brought significant contributions to Hong Kong's economic and social development.Over the past 50 years, the HA has experienced several major milestones, including the implementation of the "Ten-year Housing Programme" announced in 1972, the launch of "Home Ownership Scheme" in 1976, the issue of the "White Paper on Long Term Housing Strategy " in 1998, and the regularisation of the "White Form Secondary Market Scheme" and "Green Form Subsidized Home Ownership Scheme" in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
After years of hard work, about 2.08 million people live in public rental housing under the HA by the fourth quarter of 2022, accounting for 29% of the total population. In terms of subsidised home ownership, the HA has sold about 502,000 subsidised sale flats* in total.
In addition to its efforts to construct high-quality homes by embracing innovative thinking, new designs, and advanced and efficient technology, the HA has incorporated artistic and green elements into housing estates and communities, creating happy homes for its residents.
Looking ahead, the HA will continue to forge ahead in the sustainable development of public housing, building homes and creating a better future for the people of Hong Kong.
* Including flats under Housing Authority's Home Ownership Scheme, Private Sector Participation Scheme, Middle Income Housing Scheme, Mortgage Subsidy Scheme, Buy or Rent Option, Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme, and Tenants Purchase Scheme
HA celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, a key milestone of the public housing development in Hong Kong. As we forge ahead, the HA organises a series of celebratory activities under the theme of "Carving for the Future". "Carving" symbolises the HA's persistent efforts over the years to partner with stakeholders from all walks of life to build a better home for Hong Kong residents. "Future" signifies the HA's unswerving commitment to lead the development of subsidised housing for overcoming the challenges ahead.
WHAT'S NEW
The Commemorative Book has won the Gold Award of the Company History Publication (Up to 50 Years) from The 2024 International Business Awards.
HA's 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book (English version) (25.4.2024)
The Commemorative Book has been uploaded to the website for viewing.
The winning entries of the HA’s 50th Anniversary Photo Contest are now on a touring exhibition in various estate shopping centers (20.2.2024)
The schedule has been uploaded to the website. Visitors are welcome.
Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Ceremony (28.12.2023)
The 50th anniversary ceremony of the Housing Authority took place at Domain, the HA's flagship shopping mall, on 12 December 2023.
Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest Results Announcement (27.10.2023)
The Panel of judges has selected the champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and merit winners for the three categories.
Evolution of Public Housing in Hong Kong 一 Dialogue with the New Generation (24.10.2023)
Dialogue between keynote speakers and young professionals can be reviewed in the "Video Highlights".
Evolution of Public Housing in Hong Kong 一 Dialogue with the New Generation (27.09.2023)
Successfully held on 18 September 2023 at Youth Square, the forum speakers engaged young professionals to explore the future development of public housing.
"HA Cup" 3x3 Basketball Challenge (30.08.2023)
The "HA Cup" 3x3 Basketball Challenge was successfully held on 19-20 August 2023 at the basketball court of Shek Huan House, Shek Lei (2) Estate, Kwai Chung.
Submissions for Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest concluded on 6 August 2023 (08.08.2023)
The results will be announced on the competition webpage in September and the winners will be individually notified.
"HA Cup 3x3" Basketball Challenge (07.08.2023)
By organizing the "HA Cup" 3x3 basketball challenge, we aim to showcase the vitality and determination of the younger generation while fostering a sense of belonging to the housing estate among them.
Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest (27.06.2023)
The Photo Contest encourages the participants to capture the aesthetic beauty, harmonious and comfortable living environment, and public housing vistas through light and shade while sharing happiness of life in public housing.
“Blueprint x Footprint” Treasure Hunt (08.06.2023)
The “Blueprint x Footprint”self-guided tour of the housing estates takes you on a journey through different architectural landmarks, exploring their unique charm in architectural aesthetics, artistic life, and natural beauty.
HA Proudly Presents “The Housing Authority: 50 Years of Building Homes” Video (26.05.2023)
The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has partnered with Radio Television Hong Kong to produce a short video celebrating its 50th anniversary. The video showcases the daily life of a public housing family through dynamic visuals and lively music, portraying a day full of vitality, energy and warmth. This embodies our proactive approach in housing policies, housing development, and estate management, to create a harmonious and stable living environment for our residents.
Parade of Other HA 50th Anniversary Celebratory Activities
The 50th anniversary ceremony of the Housing Authority took place at Domain, the HA's flagship shopping mall, on 12 December 2023.
Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest Results Announcement (27.10.2023)
The Panel of judges has selected the champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and merit winners for the three categories.
Evolution of Public Housing in Hong Kong 一 Dialogue with the New Generation (24.10.2023)
Dialogue between keynote speakers and young professionals can be reviewed in the "Video Highlights".
Evolution of Public Housing in Hong Kong 一 Dialogue with the New Generation (27.09.2023)
Successfully held on 18 September 2023 at Youth Square, the forum speakers engaged young professionals to explore the future development of public housing.
"HA Cup" 3x3 Basketball Challenge (30.08.2023)
The "HA Cup" 3x3 Basketball Challenge was successfully held on 19-20 August 2023 at the basketball court of Shek Huan House, Shek Lei (2) Estate, Kwai Chung.
Submissions for Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest concluded on 6 August 2023 (08.08.2023)
The results will be announced on the competition webpage in September and the winners will be individually notified.
"HA Cup 3x3" Basketball Challenge (07.08.2023)
By organizing the "HA Cup" 3x3 basketball challenge, we aim to showcase the vitality and determination of the younger generation while fostering a sense of belonging to the housing estate among them.
Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest (27.06.2023)
The Photo Contest encourages the participants to capture the aesthetic beauty, harmonious and comfortable living environment, and public housing vistas through light and shade while sharing happiness of life in public housing.
“Blueprint x Footprint” Treasure Hunt (08.06.2023)
The “Blueprint x Footprint”self-guided tour of the housing estates takes you on a journey through different architectural landmarks, exploring their unique charm in architectural aesthetics, artistic life, and natural beauty.
HA Proudly Presents “The Housing Authority: 50 Years of Building Homes” Video (26.05.2023)
The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has partnered with Radio Television Hong Kong to produce a short video celebrating its 50th anniversary. The video showcases the daily life of a public housing family through dynamic visuals and lively music, portraying a day full of vitality, energy and warmth. This embodies our proactive approach in housing policies, housing development, and estate management, to create a harmonious and stable living environment for our residents.
Parade of Other HA 50th Anniversary Celebratory Activities