The Central State Organs Housing Fund Management Center issued a notice expanding allowable uses of the housing provident fund, prioritizing withdrawals for purchases of first ordinary homes and second upgraded homes. Buyers of a third or additional property may also apply to withdraw. Purchases of owner-occupied housing in an individual's home province (outside Beijing) are eligible. From June 5, 2026, amounts withdrawn for rent can be consolidated into housing provident fund account balances w

The Central State Organs Housing Fund Management Center issued a notice expanding allowable uses of the housing provident fund, prioritizing withdrawals for purchases of first ordinary homes and second upgraded homes. Buyers of a third or additional property may also apply to withdraw. Purchases of owner-occupied housing in an individual's home province (outside Beijing) are eligible. From June 5, 2026, amounts withdrawn for rent can be consolidated into housing provident fund account balances when applying for provident-fund personal housing loans.