Real EstateMay 30, 20262 min read

Korea Apartment Subscription Score Calculator: Homeless Period, Dependents & Savings Account

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Apartment Subscription Score Calculator

Korea’s apartment subscription point system (청약 가점제) allocates a portion of new housing units in regulated zones based on priority scores. Knowing your exact score helps you assess your chances before applying.


Apt Subscription Score

2024

Calculate Korean apartment subscription priority score (2024 standard).

5yrs
2 ppl

Includes spouse, lineal ascendants (parents/grandparents), and lineal descendants (children/grandchildren). Must be registered in the same household.

60 mo

Total Score

34

Max 84 pts

🥉 Lower Tier — Need more savings time

Score Breakdown

Homeless Period
12 / 32
Dependents
15 / 35
Subscription
7 / 17

Average Winning Score Reference

Regional average winning scores (for reference)

Seoul Gangnam

70+

Seoul Others

60+

Metro Area

50+

Regional

40+

Tips to Improve Score

  • Remain homeless — score increases by 2 pts/year (max 32 pts).
  • Keep your subscription account active (max 17 pts).
  • More dependents means higher score (max 35 pts).

Score Breakdown

CategoryMax PointsBasis
Homeless period32 pts32 pts for 15+ years, 2 pts for under 1 year
Number of dependents35 pts35 pts for 6+ dependents, 5 pts for none
Subscription savings account tenure17 pts17 pts for 15+ years, 1 pt for under 6 months
Total84 pts

Homeless period: Counted from age 30 or the date of marriage (based on the household head). Proof requires a resident registration document showing no prior home ownership.

Win Probability by Score (Seoul, 2023–2024)

ScoreEligible AreasDifficulty
70+Gangnam 3 districts, premium locationsTop 1%
60–69Central SeoulHard
50–59Outer Seoul / capital regionModerate
40–49Outer capital regionPossible
Below 40Focus on lottery-based allocationsLuck-dependent

First-Priority Subscription Conditions

ZoneRequirements
Speculative / overheated zones2+ years account tenure + 24+ payment installments
Capital region1+ year + 12+ installments
Non-capital region6+ months + 6+ installments

2024 rule changes: Newlywed special supply ratios have been expanded and first-time buyer income thresholds relaxed. Always check the official announcement on Korea’s Cheongyanghome portal (apply.lh.or.kr) before submitting an application.

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