{"content_id":"bszotljqtt","slug":"2026-jeonse-guarantee-fee-support-application","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"How to Apply for 2026 Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support and the 400,000 Won Maximum","summary":"Tenants without a home who hold a valid HUG, HF, or SGI jeonse deposit return guarantee may receive support of up to 400,000 won for the guarantee fee they paid if they meet the income and deposit requirements. Budgets and application methods vary by local government, so check the notice in effect on the day you apply.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Confirm that the return guarantee is valid as of the application date and check whether applications are open under the 2026 notice issued by the city, county, or district where you reside.","Confirm that the rental deposit is at most 300 million won, that you do not own a home, and that you meet the annual income requirements and your region's definitions of youth and newlyweds.","Calculate the estimated support amount, up to a maximum of 400,000 won, based on the guarantee fee paid for youth and newlyweds and 90% of the amount paid for other eligible applicants.","Prepare the guarantee certificate, proof of guarantee fee payment, lease agreement, property registration certificate, income documents, and a copy of your bankbook.","Apply through the Government24 online portal specified in the local government notice or at the city, county, or district office or administrative welfare center with jurisdiction over your address, and check for requests for supplementary documents and the payment result."],"content_markdown":"The Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support Program reimburses tenants, up to a specified limit, for guarantee fees they have already paid when enrolling in a deposit return guarantee from HUG·HF·SGI. As of August 20, 2026, related notices can be found in Hwaseong City, Mokpo City, and other areas. However, there is no single nationwide deadline, and applications may close when local funding is exhausted.\n\n## What to Check First Before Applying Now\n\nThe fastest approach is to check the following conditions in order.\n\n1. **Check whether your local government is accepting applications.** Search for `Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support` on your city, county, or district website and confirm that the notice is for 2026.\n2. **Check the guarantee’s validity period.** The Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee issued by HUG, HF, or SGI must still be valid as of the application date.\n3. **Check the deposit, housing, and income requirements.** The general common requirement is a tenant who does not own a home and has a lease deposit of at most KRW 300 million.\n4. **Prepare the documents and submit them through the designated channel.** Depending on the region, applications may be submitted online through Government24, in person at a city, county, or district office, or at an Administrative Welfare Center.\n5. **Check whether the budget has been exhausted and whether supplementary documents are requested.** Submission alone does not guarantee support; approval is determined through screening and within the available budget.\n\nHwaseong City reposted a related notice on August 5, 2026, and Mokpo City did so on August 3. These notices provide clues for checking the application status in those areas, but they do not mean applications are open in other regions.\n\n## Eligibility and Income Criteria for 2026\n\nIn general, all of the following conditions must be met. Actual eligibility is determined under the latest notice issued by the local government governing the applicant’s address as of the application date.\n\n| Category | Eligibility Criterion |\n|---|---|\n| Return guarantee | A valid HUG·HF·SGI Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee as of the application date |\n| Lease deposit | At most KRW 300 million |\n| Homeownership | Tenant who does not own a home |\n| Youth income | Annual income of at most KRW 50 million |\n| Non-youth income | Annual income of at most KRW 60 million |\n| Newlywed income | Annual income of at most KRW 75 million |\n| Eligible cost | Return guarantee fee actually paid by the applicant |\n\n### Check the Local Notice for the Definitions of Youth and Newlyweds\n\nEven when the income ceilings are generally the same, local government notices specify the date used to determine a young applicant’s age, the eligible duration of marriage for newlyweds, and how combined spousal income must be documented. If an applicant meets both the youth and newlywed requirements, or reaches an age or marriage-duration cutoff during the application process, the reference date stated in the notice must be applied.\n\nIt is also safest to check the notice and ask the responsible department whether the no-homeownership requirement applies only to the applicant or also to the applicant’s spouse, and how presale rights, occupancy rights, and similar interests are handled.\n\n## How to Calculate the Maximum Support of KRW 400,000\n\nThe support amount is calculated based on the **guarantee fee actually paid**, not the deposit.\n\n| Applicant Category | Basic Formula | Cap |\n|---|---:|---:|\n| Youth | Full guarantee fee actually paid | Up to KRW 400,000 |\n| Newlyweds | Full guarantee fee actually paid | Up to KRW 400,000 |\n| Non-youth | Guarantee fee actually paid × 90% | Up to KRW 400,000 |\n\nThe formulas are as follows.\n\n- Youth and newlyweds: `min(guarantee fee paid, KRW 400,000)`\n- Non-youth: `min(guarantee fee paid × 90%, KRW 400,000)`\n\n### Calculation Examples\n\n| Situation | Estimated Result |\n|---|---:|\n| A young applicant paid a guarantee fee of KRW 275,000 | KRW 275,000 |\n| A non-youth applicant paid KRW 275,000 | KRW 247,500 |\n| Newlyweds paid a guarantee fee of KRW 500,000 | The cap of KRW 400,000 |\n| A non-youth applicant paid a guarantee fee of KRW 500,000 | The calculation is KRW 450,000, but the cap is KRW 400,000 |\n\nThese amounts are estimates intended to explain the criteria. The actual payment may vary depending on proof of payment, whether support overlaps with another program, the local government’s review, and the available budget.\n\n## Documents to Prepare Before Applying\n\nRequired forms and document issuance-date restrictions vary by local government, but the following materials are generally required.\n\n- Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee certificate\n- Guarantee fee receipt or documentation showing the amount paid\n- Copy of the lease agreement\n- Real estate registration certificate for the relevant home\n- Resident registration record\n- Copy of a bankbook in the applicant’s name\n- Documents verifying annual income, such as a certificate of income\n- Marriage certificate if applying as newlyweds\n- Application form, written pledge, and consent form for the collection and use of personal information\n- Power of attorney and identity verification documents if applying through a representative\n\nIn some regions, a separate receipt may not be required if the guarantee certificate clearly shows the guarantee fee paid, but the documentation method specified in the notice takes precedence. Some documents may be omitted if the applicant consents to the joint use of administrative information.\n\n### Also Check Document Issuance Dates\n\nSome local governments impose issuance-date restrictions on resident registration records, real estate registration certificates, income-related documents, and other materials. Rather than submitting documents issued long ago, it is advisable to review the required-document table in the notice again immediately before applying.\n\n## How to Check Application Availability by Address\n\nAlthough this program operates under central government standards, actual application intake and budget management are handled by each local government. Therefore, you should not assume that you can apply where you live based only on a notice issued by another city.\n\n### 1. Search the Website of Your City, County, or District\n\nEnter the following phrases in the website’s search box.\n\n- `2026 Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support`\n- `Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee`\n- `Guarantee Fee Support Program`\n\nIn the search results, check the notice date, application period, whether applications may close early when the budget is exhausted, the responsible department, and the application location.\n\n### 2. Check Whether Online Applications Are Available\n\nSome regions may offer the service through Government24, but online applications are not available uniformly across all local governments. Set your area of residence on Government24 and search for the service. If it does not appear, use the in-person application location listed in the local government notice.\n\n### 3. Check the In-Person Application Location\n\nSome regions accept applications directly through the housing or residential welfare department of the city, county, or district office, while others also allow applications at eup, myeon, or dong Administrative Welfare Centers. Before visiting, confirm the application location and operating hours with the responsible department to avoid an unnecessary trip.\n\n## Situations Likely to Result in Rejection and How to Prevent Them\n\nApplicants often check only the support limit and overlook the application timing or the status of their supporting documents.\n\n- **Applying after the guarantee has expired:** Because the requirement that the guarantee be valid as of the application date may not be met, apply before it expires.\n- **Applying for a guarantee but not yet paying the guarantee fee:** Because this program supports guarantee fees that have already been paid, a guarantee certificate and proof of payment are required.\n- **Applying under a notice for an address other than the leased home:** The eligible local government is determined according to the jurisdictional criteria in the notice, such as the applicant’s resident registration and the location of the leased home.\n- **Applying the wrong income year or household scope:** Ask the responsible department which income year is used and whose income must be combined.\n- **Having already received support for the same guarantee fee through another program:** Be sure to check whether duplicate support is restricted.\n- **Confusing different guarantee products:** Confirm that the product guarantees the return of the tenant’s jeonse deposit, rather than being a jeonse loan guarantee or a rental deposit guarantee purchased by a rental business operator.\n\n## What to Check for Lease Renewals and Guarantee Renewals\n\nSimply renewing a lease agreement may not automatically extend the guarantee. If the return guarantee was renewed or reissued because of a change in the contract period, deposit, or landlord, the following points must be distinguished.\n\n- Whether the current guarantee certificate is valid on the application date\n- How much guarantee fee was actually paid this time\n- Whether support was previously received for the same guarantee fee\n- Whether the renewed guarantee fee is recognized under the program for that year\n\nMaking these distinctions prevents duplicate applications and errors in which an amount greater than the amount paid is requested. Because local government notices may not clearly define the eligibility of renewed or reissued guarantees, it is advisable to prepare the guarantee number and payment history and contact the responsible department.\n\n## Process After Applying\n\nAfter submission, the responsible agency checks the guarantee’s validity, the lease deposit, homeownership status, income, and whether duplicate support has been received. If documents are missing, the applicant may be asked to provide supplementary materials. Failure to do so within the specified period may delay the review or result in closure of the application.\n\nFinal payment eligibility and timing vary depending on each region’s processing procedures and budget. After applying, check text messages, phone calls, the application status on Government24, or the status-checking method provided by the local government, and it is safest to keep the account in the applicant’s name active until payment is made.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support Program reimburses tenants, up to a specified limit, for guarantee fees they have already paid when enrolling in a deposit return guarantee from HUG·HF·SGI. As of August 20, 2026, related notices can be found in Hwaseong City, Mokpo City, and other areas. However, there is no single nationwide deadline, and applications may close when local funding is exhausted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-check-first-before-applying-now\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-check-first-before-applying-now\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Check First Before Applying Now\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest approach is to check the following conditions in order.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck whether your local government is accepting applications.\u003c/strong\u003e Search for \u003ccode\u003eJeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support\u003c/code\u003e on your city, county, or district website and confirm that the notice is for 2026.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the guarantee’s validity period.\u003c/strong\u003e The Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee issued by HUG, HF, or SGI must still be valid as of the application date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the deposit, housing, and income requirements.\u003c/strong\u003e The general common requirement is a tenant who does not own a home and has a lease deposit of at most KRW 300 million.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the documents and submit them through the designated channel.\u003c/strong\u003e Depending on the region, applications may be submitted online through Government24, in person at a city, county, or district office, or at an Administrative Welfare Center.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck whether the budget has been exhausted and whether supplementary documents are requested.\u003c/strong\u003e Submission alone does not guarantee support; approval is determined through screening and within the available budget.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHwaseong City reposted a related notice on August 5, 2026, and Mokpo City did so on August 3. These notices provide clues for checking the application status in those areas, but they do not mean applications are open in other regions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#eligibility-and-income-criteria-for-2026\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"eligibility-and-income-criteria-for-2026\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eEligibility and Income Criteria for 2026\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, all of the following conditions must be met. Actual eligibility is determined under the latest notice issued by the local government governing the applicant’s address as of the application date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligibility Criterion\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eReturn guarantee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eA valid HUG·HF·SGI Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee as of the application date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eLease deposit\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eAt most KRW 300 million\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eHomeownership\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eTenant who does not own a home\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eYouth income\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eAnnual income of at most KRW 50 million\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eNon-youth income\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eAnnual income of at most KRW 60 million\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eNewlywed income\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eAnnual income of at most KRW 75 million\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eEligible cost\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility Criterion\"\u003eReturn guarantee fee actually paid by the applicant\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#check-the-local-notice-for-the-definitions-of-youth-and-newlyweds\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"check-the-local-notice-for-the-definitions-of-youth-and-newlyweds\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCheck the Local Notice for the Definitions of Youth and Newlyweds\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when the income ceilings are generally the same, local government notices specify the date used to determine a young applicant’s age, the eligible duration of marriage for newlyweds, and how combined spousal income must be documented. If an applicant meets both the youth and newlywed requirements, or reaches an age or marriage-duration cutoff during the application process, the reference date stated in the notice must be applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also safest to check the notice and ask the responsible department whether the no-homeownership requirement applies only to the applicant or also to the applicant’s spouse, and how presale rights, occupancy rights, and similar interests are handled.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-calculate-the-maximum-support-of-krw-400000\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-calculate-the-maximum-support-of-krw-400000\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Calculate the Maximum Support of KRW 400,000\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support amount is calculated based on the \u003cstrong\u003eguarantee fee actually paid\u003c/strong\u003e, not the deposit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplicant Category\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBasic Formula\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCap\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicant Category\"\u003eYouth\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic Formula\"\u003eFull guarantee fee actually paid\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cap\"\u003eUp to KRW 400,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicant Category\"\u003eNewlyweds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic Formula\"\u003eFull guarantee fee actually paid\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cap\"\u003eUp to KRW 400,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Applicant Category\"\u003eNon-youth\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basic Formula\"\u003eGuarantee fee actually paid × 90%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cap\"\u003eUp to KRW 400,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulas are as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth and newlyweds: \u003ccode\u003emin(guarantee fee paid, KRW 400,000)\u003c/code\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-youth: \u003ccode\u003emin(guarantee fee paid × 90%, KRW 400,000)\u003c/code\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#calculation-examples\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"calculation-examples\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCalculation Examples\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstimated Result\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA young applicant paid a guarantee fee of KRW 275,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Estimated Result\"\u003eKRW 275,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA non-youth applicant paid KRW 275,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Estimated Result\"\u003eKRW 247,500\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eNewlyweds paid a guarantee fee of KRW 500,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Estimated Result\"\u003eThe cap of KRW 400,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA non-youth applicant paid a guarantee fee of KRW 500,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Estimated Result\"\u003eThe calculation is KRW 450,000, but the cap is KRW 400,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese amounts are estimates intended to explain the criteria. The actual payment may vary depending on proof of payment, whether support overlaps with another program, the local government’s review, and the available budget.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#documents-to-prepare-before-applying\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"documents-to-prepare-before-applying\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDocuments to Prepare Before Applying\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired forms and document issuance-date restrictions vary by local government, but the following materials are generally required.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeonse Deposit Return Guarantee certificate\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee fee receipt or documentation showing the amount paid\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopy of the lease agreement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal estate registration certificate for the relevant home\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResident registration record\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopy of a bankbook in the applicant’s name\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocuments verifying annual income, such as a certificate of income\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarriage certificate if applying as newlyweds\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication form, written pledge, and consent form for the collection and use of personal information\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower of attorney and identity verification documents if applying through a representative\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some regions, a separate receipt may not be required if the guarantee certificate clearly shows the guarantee fee paid, but the documentation method specified in the notice takes precedence. Some documents may be omitted if the applicant consents to the joint use of administrative information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#also-check-document-issuance-dates\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"also-check-document-issuance-dates\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAlso Check Document Issuance Dates\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome local governments impose issuance-date restrictions on resident registration records, real estate registration certificates, income-related documents, and other materials. Rather than submitting documents issued long ago, it is advisable to review the required-document table in the notice again immediately before applying.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-application-availability-by-address\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-application-availability-by-address\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Check Application Availability by Address\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this program operates under central government standards, actual application intake and budget management are handled by each local government. Therefore, you should not assume that you can apply where you live based only on a notice issued by another city.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#1-search-the-website-of-your-city-county-or-district\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"1-search-the-website-of-your-city-county-or-district\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e1. Search the Website of Your City, County, or District\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the following phrases in the website’s search box.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e2026 Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eJeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eGuarantee Fee Support Program\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the search results, check the notice date, application period, whether applications may close early when the budget is exhausted, the responsible department, and the application location.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#2-check-whether-online-applications-are-available\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"2-check-whether-online-applications-are-available\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e2. Check Whether Online Applications Are Available\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome regions may offer the service through Government24, but online applications are not available uniformly across all local governments. Set your area of residence on Government24 and search for the service. If it does not appear, use the in-person application location listed in the local government notice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#3-check-the-in-person-application-location\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"3-check-the-in-person-application-location\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e3. Check the In-Person Application Location\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome regions accept applications directly through the housing or residential welfare department of the city, county, or district office, while others also allow applications at eup, myeon, or dong Administrative Welfare Centers. Before visiting, confirm the application location and operating hours with the responsible department to avoid an unnecessary trip.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#situations-likely-to-result-in-rejection-and-how-to-prevent-them\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"situations-likely-to-result-in-rejection-and-how-to-prevent-them\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSituations Likely to Result in Rejection and How to Prevent Them\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplicants often check only the support limit and overlook the application timing or the status of their supporting documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplying after the guarantee has expired:\u003c/strong\u003e Because the requirement that the guarantee be valid as of the application date may not be met, apply before it expires.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplying for a guarantee but not yet paying the guarantee fee:\u003c/strong\u003e Because this program supports guarantee fees that have already been paid, a guarantee certificate and proof of payment are required.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplying under a notice for an address other than the leased home:\u003c/strong\u003e The eligible local government is determined according to the jurisdictional criteria in the notice, such as the applicant’s resident registration and the location of the leased home.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the wrong income year or household scope:\u003c/strong\u003e Ask the responsible department which income year is used and whose income must be combined.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaving already received support for the same guarantee fee through another program:\u003c/strong\u003e Be sure to check whether duplicate support is restricted.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfusing different guarantee products:\u003c/strong\u003e Confirm that the product guarantees the return of the tenant’s jeonse deposit, rather than being a jeonse loan guarantee or a rental deposit guarantee purchased by a rental business operator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-check-for-lease-renewals-and-guarantee-renewals\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-check-for-lease-renewals-and-guarantee-renewals\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Check for Lease Renewals and Guarantee Renewals\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply renewing a lease agreement may not automatically extend the guarantee. If the return guarantee was renewed or reissued because of a change in the contract period, deposit, or landlord, the following points must be distinguished.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether the current guarantee certificate is valid on the application date\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much guarantee fee was actually paid this time\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether support was previously received for the same guarantee fee\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether the renewed guarantee fee is recognized under the program for that year\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking these distinctions prevents duplicate applications and errors in which an amount greater than the amount paid is requested. Because local government notices may not clearly define the eligibility of renewed or reissued guarantees, it is advisable to prepare the guarantee number and payment history and contact the responsible department.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#process-after-applying\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"process-after-applying\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eProcess After Applying\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter submission, the responsible agency checks the guarantee’s validity, the lease deposit, homeownership status, income, and whether duplicate support has been received. If documents are missing, the applicant may be asked to provide supplementary materials. Failure to do so within the specified period may delay the review or result in closure of the application.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal payment eligibility and timing vary depending on each region’s processing procedures and budget. After applying, check text messages, phone calls, the application status on Government24, or the status-checking method provided by the local government, and it is safest to keep the account in the applicant’s name active until payment is made.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Jeonse","Real estate policy","Housing costs","Jeonse Deposit Guarantee"],"faqs":[{"question":"Does everyone receive 400,000 won toward the 2026 jeonse deposit return guarantee premium?","answer":"No. 400,000 won is the maximum amount. For young people and newlyweds, support is based on the actual guarantee premium paid, while for applicants other than young people, it is based on 90% of the amount paid. Applicants must also meet all requirements regarding income, deposit amount, homeownership status, guarantee validity, and other criteria."},{"question":"Which guarantee institution must I enroll with to be eligible for support?","answer":"Generally, jeonse deposit return guarantees issued by HUG, HF, or SGI are eligible. Jeonse loan guarantees and rental deposit guarantees for rental business operators are different types of products, so you must check the product name on the guarantee certificate."},{"question":"Can I receive support for the guarantee premium if the deposit return guarantee has expired by the time I apply?","answer":"The general guideline is that the deposit return guarantee must be valid as of the application date. If it is close to expiring, it is safest to check the application schedule and required documents with the local government authority for your place of residence and apply before it expires."},{"question":"If the jeonse deposit exceeds 300 million won, can I still receive partial support?","answer":"Under the general program criteria, the rental deposit must be at most 300 million won, so you may be excluded from support if it exceeds that amount. If the deposit amounts stated in the contract and the guarantee certificate differ, you should ask the responsible local government department which amount will be used to determine eligibility."},{"question":"If we are newlyweds, are the spouses' incomes combined?","answer":"For newlyweds, the couple's combined annual income is generally assessed, and the upper limit is stated as 75 million won. You must check the relevant local government's 2026 notice for the applicable income year, length of marriage, and method of documentation."},{"question":"Can I apply through Government24?","answer":"Some regions accept online applications through Government24, but application methods are not the same for every local government. Search Government24 for the service in your area of residence, and if it does not appear, check the city, county, or district notice for the designated in-person application location."},{"question":"Can I not apply if I have lost the guarantee premium receipt?","answer":"You should check whether you can have the payment record reissued by the guarantee institution or use a guarantee certificate showing the guarantee premium as proof. The types of supporting documents accepted may vary depending on the local government notice and each guarantee institution's document format."},{"question":"Is the guarantee premium paid when renewing a lease also eligible for support?","answer":"Whether a guarantee premium for a renewal or re-enrollment is eligible is determined based on the local government's notice for the relevant year and any history of duplicate support. It is advisable to prepare your current guarantee certificate, guarantee number, amount paid upon renewal, and previous support history and check with the responsible department."},{"question":"If the program notice does not specify a deadline, can I apply at any time?","answer":"No. Even if applications are listed as being accepted year-round, the program may close early once the budget is exhausted. Immediately before applying, you should confirm again whether applications are still being accepted by checking the notice on the local government's website and guidance from the responsible department."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.hscity.go.kr/byeongjeom/user/bbs/BD_selectBbs.do?q_bbsCode=1048\u0026q_bbscttSn=20260805172833288\u0026q_deptCode=57600110000","title":"Information on the Hwaseong City Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support Program","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.mokpo.go.kr/www/mokpo_news/notice?idx=547354\u0026mode=view","title":"Information on Mokpo City's Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.gwangjin.go.kr/portal/bbs/B0000049/view.do?menuNo=200041\u0026nttId=6208538","title":"Notice of the Gwangjin-gu Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support Program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://dong.paju.go.kr/dong/user/board/BD_board.view.do?bbsCd=1022\u0026q_ctgCd=4063\u0026seq=20260320102229668","title":"Information on the Paju City Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Fee Support Program","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":788,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTAxMzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--ea8782793dde4f84072da3bf8fb9d759dde19891/ai-b2911711.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"주민생활지원 창구에서 서류철을 들고 직원의 안내를 받는 남성","caption":"한 남성이 전세보증금반환보증 보증료 지원 관련 서류를 창구에서 확인하고 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Man holding a document folder while receiving guidance from a clerk at a public service counter","caption":"A man reviews paperwork for rental deposit guarantee fee support with a public service clerk.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"住民生活支援窓口で書類ファイルを持ち、職員の案内を受ける男性","caption":"男性が窓口で賃貸保証金返還保証の保証料支援に関する書類を確認している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Hombre con una carpeta de documentos atendido por una empleada en una oficina pública","caption":"Un hombre revisa con una empleada los documentos para solicitar la ayuda de la comisión de garantía.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria membawa map dokumen dan menerima arahan petugas di loket layanan publik","caption":"Seorang pria memeriksa dokumen pengajuan bantuan biaya jaminan pengembalian uang sewa.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Homem com pasta de documentos recebe orientação de uma atendente em um balcão público","caption":"Um homem confere os documentos para solicitar o apoio à taxa de garantia do depósito de aluguel.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"男子手持文件夾，在居民生活支援櫃檯聽取職員說明","caption":"男子在櫃檯確認租屋押金返還保證費補助的申請文件。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Mann mit Dokumentenmappe lässt sich an einem öffentlichen Serviceschalter beraten","caption":"Ein Mann prüft mit einer Mitarbeiterin die Unterlagen zur Förderung der Mietkautionsgarantie.","description":null}}},{"id":789,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTAxNDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--69ec0d48badbfa3cc9461586d5f2aedf589be2cc/ai-a2207679.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_image","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"주택과 방패, 신청 서류, 노트북, 달력, 동전 지갑으로 표현한 전세보증 지원 절차","caption":"전세보증금반환보증 보증료 지원의 신청부터 지급까지를 도식화한 그림입니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Housing guarantee support process with documents, laptop, calendar, shielded home, coins, and wallet","caption":"The illustration outlines the housing deposit guarantee fee support process from application to payment.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"住宅と盾、申請書類、ノートパソコン、カレンダー、硬貨と財布で示す保証料支援の流れ","caption":"賃貸保証金返還保証の保証料支援について、申請から支給までの流れを示しています。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Proceso de ayuda para la 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