BREAKING Suwon City to Survey Vacant Houses and Establish Management Plans

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] In response to this publication's on-site coverage (reported on February 24 and March 9) regarding the fact that abandoned and vacant houses scattered throughout Suwon City have deteriorated into eyesores, significantly damaging the city's aesthetic appeal, Suwon City has taken action to devise countermeasures.

Suwon Special City announced on the 3rd that it will survey the status of long-neglected vacant houses and establish management plans.

The survey targets approximately 300 estimated vacant houses that have not been charged water or electricity fees for more than one year. By the end of this year, the city will conduct on-site surveys to confirm whether they are actually vacant and register them in the vacant house information system.

After completing the survey and based on the survey results, the city plans to establish a 'five-year vacant house management plan' by the first half of next year and proceed with vacant house management projects.

Target vacant houses for management will be demolished or remodeled for public use, or safety measure subsidies will be provided.

Subsidies include a maximum of 30 million won for 'demolition or remodeling for public use,' a maximum of 20 million won for 'simple demolition' (10% private contribution), and a maximum of 6 million won for 'safety measures.' When a vacant house is demolished or remodeled and provided for public use for a certain period, property tax exemption benefits will be granted.

A city official stated, "There are concerns about safety accidents and crimes, and we will systematically manage and maintain vacant houses that harm residential environments," adding, "We will improve vacant houses to create a safe and pleasant residential environment."