As part of their new affordable housing policy, the government is calling on developers to submit proposals for low-cost housing projects under the promise of tempting incentives, including tax deductions.
The government adopted its new affordable housing policy in 2017 in an attempt to improve the lives of low and middle-income Cambodians by encouraging developers to focus on low-cost housing projects.
Speaking at a workshop yesterday, Luyna Ung, deputy director of the General Department of Budget at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, said that under the new policy, incentives to developers of affordable housing projects include tax breaks and the facilitation of bureaucratic procedures, such as obtaining construction permits, business licenses and other necessary documents.
The government will also invest in infrastructure around areas where affordable housing projects are being raised, Mr Ung said.
Regarding taxes, he said the government will give special rates for paying income tax, property tax and VAT, among others.
“Our aim is to improve the lives of underprivileged citizens and help them afford proper housing,” Mr Ung said.
To gain access to the incentives, the projects must include at least 100 low-cost housing units priced between $15,000 and $30,000. Moreover, the projects must be located within a 20 kilometre radius of Phnom Penh and its periphery and must contain green spaces.
Developers must also cooperate with financial institutions to create credit schemes with low interest rates to enhance the project’s affordability.
The deadline for submitting the proposals and gain access to the incentives runs out July 20.
