How to submit HOS 2025 application?

Hong Kong Housing Authority & Housing Department

Housing Authority only accepts applications of the HOS 2025 between 30 Apr and 20 May 2026.

A. Closing date and time of application

1. Online application

Closing time for online application is 7 p.m. on 20 May 2026
Applicants must complete the application and payment of application fee before the closing time. The closing time will be in accordance with the time of application system

2. Submit in person

The deadline for submission to the Collection Box located at the HA Customer Service Centre in Lok Fu is 7 p.m. on 20 May 2026.
The deadline for submission to Estate Offices/ District Tenancy Management Offices is on 20 May 2026. The closing time is determined based on the office hours of each individual office.

3. Submit by post

The deadline is 20 May 2026. The Hong Kong postmark date must be within the application period.

B. Submission Methods

1. Online application

Applicants can submit online applications on the HOS 2025 website.
No need to provide any supporting documents when submitting the online application.
Please click here for the points to note for the online application.

2. Submit in person or by post

Applicants of HOS 2025 (White Form)

Submit in person or by post to HOS Sales Unit collection box.
- Address: Podium Level 1, Hong Kong Housing Authority Customer Service Centre, 3 Wang Tau Hom South Road, Kowloon (near Exit A, Lok Fu MTR Station)
- Office hours of the collection box during the application period: Monday to Sunday (including Public Holidays) 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Applicants of HOS 2025 (Green Form)

Submit within the application period to the following offices:

Type of Applicants	Means of Submission
Applicants who are residing in Public Rental Housing units	They are required to submit the completed application forms to their respective Estate Offices / District Tenancy Management Offices during office hours for verification of eligibility. The Estate Offices/ District Tenancy Management Offices will forward the verified and endorsed application forms, together with the crossed cheques or cashier’s orders for payment of the application fee, to the HOS Sales Unit.
Applicants who are residing in Rental Estates or Elderly Persons Flats of the Hong Kong Housing Society	They are required to submit the completed application forms to their respective Rental Estate Offices during office hours for verification of eligibility. The Estate Offices will forward the verified and endorsed application forms, together with the crossed cheques or cashier’s orders for payment of the application fee, to the HOS Sales Unit.
Applicants holding valid “GFC - Applicable to Sale of Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” / “GFC - Applicable to Sale of Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” / “GFC - Only applicable to PRH additional rent payer under “Well-off Tenants Policies” who voluntarily moves out from PRH unit”	The completed application forms and a crossed cheque or cashier’s order for payment of the application fee, together with the copy of the “GFC -Applicable to Sale of Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” and/or “GFC - Applicable to Sale of Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” or “GFC - Only applicable to PRH additional rent payer under “Well-off Tenants Policies” who voluntarily moves out from PRH unit”, should be submitted by post or by hand during the above specified office hours to the HOS Sales Unit. [Note: The original copy of the GFC(s), proofs for income, asset value and family member’s relationship are NOT required at the time of submitting this application form. Please keep the original copy of the GFC(s) and details of your income and breakdown of assets to substantiate your declared income and assets for the HA's further vetting in future if required. The HA will issue letters or emails to notify the applicant and family member(s) listed in application form to submit relevant documents within a specified period of time for detailed vetting.]
Recipients of Rent Allowance for the Elderly Scheme	The completed application forms, together with a crossed cheque or cashier’s order for payment of the application fee, should be submitted during office hours to the Rent Allowance for the Elderly Scheme dedicated team at Applications Sub-section, Podium Level 2, Hong Kong Housing Authority Customer Service Centre, 3 Wang Tau Hom South Road, Kowloon.

C. Documents to be submitted (Only applicable to submit in person or by post)

Original of the completed application form;
Cheque or cashier’s order for payment of the relevant application fee；
- HK$350
- Payable to "Hong Kong Housing Authority"
- The identity card number and contact number of the applicant are written on the back
- Cheque can be issued by any person other than the applicant
- Post-dated or dated more than 6 months ago is not accepted
Copy of Hong Kong identity documents of all persons listed in the application form; AND
Copy of a “GFC - Applicable to Sale of Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” (if applicable) and/or “GFC - Applicable to Sale of Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme Flats Only” (if applicable) or the copy of a “GFC – Only applicable to PRH additional rent payer under “Well-off Tenants Policies” who voluntarily moves out from PRH unit” (if applicable)