Hong Kong considers doubling attendance threshold for major renovation approvals

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew Cheng,Emily HungJanuary 16, 2026 at 02:06 PM

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Hong Kong is considering amending its Building Management Ordinance to increase homeowner participation in major renovation project approvals. The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Alice Mak Mei-kuen, announced plans to fast-track the amendment following a deadly fire in Tai Po that exposed oversight gaps in building maintenance. A key proposal involves raising the minimum in-person attendance threshold for voting on renovation projects costing over HK$30,000 per flat. The current 5% requirement could be doubled to 10% or more, depending on the project's cost. A similar proposal was previously considered but faced opposition from the property management industry. The aim of the amendment is to enhance transparency and address loopholes in the current system.

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property management industry 50% Tai Po 60% Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs 60% Building Management Ordinance 70% Wang Fuk Court 70% Alice Mak Mei-kuen ×280% Hong Kong 90%

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building renovation 90% attendance threshold 80% hong kong 80% building management ordinance 70% homeowners 60% voting threshold 60% property management 50% building maintenance 50%

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Hong Kong

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