FDA Housing Allowance

Is your current apartment rental amount at or above the FDA Housing Allowance ($4500)?

Yes

No

Does the currnet FDA Housing Allowance ($4500) cover all of your housing related expenses (ex. rent, utilities, etc.)?

Yes

No

If you are spending less than the current FDA Housing Allowance ($4500) on housing expenses, what are your reasons for doing so? (Check all that apply)

I need the "extra" money to offset Education expenses

I need the "extra" money to offset other FDA expenses

I need the "extra" money as a buffer due to the volatility of the rental market

I just like "extra" money

Other

Have you moved to a different apartment in Hong Kong within the last three (3) years?

Yes

No

If you have moved within the last three (3) years did you do so in order to stay at or below the FDA Housing Allowance ($4500)?

Yes

No

Other

If the FDA Housing Allowance increased substantially, would you move to a bigger/nicer/better apartment?

Yes

No

If the FDA Housing Allowance amount increased substantially, would you prefer to go back to the “receipts required” process and make the housing allowance an “up to” amount?

Yes

No

Hell no!

If we are able to negotiate a higher FDA Housing Allowance, what amount would you consider is a reasonable minimum amount, in today's Hong Kong rental market, in order to rent a reasonable sized apartment for your living situation?

$4500 is about right

Other

Please rate how much your ability to rent a reasonable apartment (considering size, quality, location, etc.) with our current FDA Housing Allowance affects your quality of life in Hong Kong.

The current allowance is just fine

The current allowance makes it challenging to find suitable housing

The current allowance is unsatisfactory for my living situation

I can't afford to live here, I'm bidding out on the next bid

Other

Please add any other comments, suggestions, or input regarding the FDA Housing Allowance in Hong Kong.