A recent survey conducted by the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) revealed that 6.2% of respondents opposed government plans to eliminate subdivided flats due to various concerns. These concerns include the fear of becoming homeless, difficulties in meeting relocation requirements, and disruptions to their children’s education and social support networks.
SoCO’s survey of 497 individuals living in substandard housing also found that the majority aspire to move into government housing but face challenges in achieving this goal. The organization has proposed specific parameters for defining minimum housing standards to ensure better living conditions for low-income households in Hong Kong.