Public permanent housing resident distribution in Hong Kong 2010-2022, by district
In 2022, 8.8 percent of public permanent housing residents were located in Hong Kong Island, while 33.5 percent of such housing residents lived in Kowloon. Because of the high rents in the city, public housing was a crucial option for many residents who otherwise would not be able to afford private options. However, since the demand for public housing was so high, waiting times for public housing could reach up to 10 years.