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Winnie Ho Wing-yin

The latest news and top stories on Winnie Ho Wing-yin. Known for her extensive career in public service, she was appointed Secretary for Housing of Hong Kong in July 2022. A University of Hong Kong architecture graduate, her prior roles include Director of Architectural Services and Deputy Head of the Energizing Kowloon East Office. She has been instrumental in developing policies for regulating subdivided flats and introducing new housing options. Her work focuses on increasing housing supply, improving housing quality and reducing public housing waiting times, including overseeing Light Public Housing projects. She also played a key role in constructing Covid-19 isolation facilities.

Workers set up a polling station in Sai Kung ahead of Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Dickson Lee

Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

6 Dec 2025 - 11:38PM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

2,100 residents left homeless by Hong Kong fire move to temporary housing, hotels

2 Dec 2025 - 1:04AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire relief fund reaches HK$1.2 billion on huge outpouring from public

1 Dec 2025 - 1:55AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong authorities vow to help residents displaced by fire get through winter

Government will do its utmost to handle aftermath and resettle residents affected by the fire, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says in a blog post.

30 Nov 2025 - 11:43PM

Fire victims apply for emergency aid at the Fung Leung Kit Memorial Secondary School. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘What will happen to us’: fire-displaced Hong Kong residents facing uncertainty

After losing their homes in the devastating Tai Po inferno, families stress that temporary housing offers little relief or assurance.

28 Nov 2025 - 11:04PM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 83 as city rallies to help victims

At least 70 injuries reported as smoke continues to billow out of charred hulks of Wang Fuk Court residential blocks.

28 Nov 2025 - 4:37AM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong businessman Peter Law’s daughter buys US$46 million Mid-Levels flat

The purchase by Winnie Law follows her father’s US$140 million mansion sale in August – a sign of Hong Kong’s recovering property market.

31 Oct 2025 - 8:47AM

An illustration of The Legacy in Mid-Levels West. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to study reviving public housing sale scheme for tenants

Housing chief Winnie Ho says authorities need to consider flat pricing, property management issues and selection criteria.

6 Oct 2025 - 8:42PM

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong plans 420,000 homes in next 10 years with 70:30 public-private split

Latest government projection aims to balance social demand with private housing needs while encouraging residents to move up the ladder.

30 Sep 2025 - 8:23PM

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong may relaunch public flat purchase scheme but not in near future

Housing minister Winnie Ho says cautious approach and timing key to success of purchase scheme and protection of supply.

28 Sep 2025 - 4:16PM

A public housing estate at Kai Tak. The governemnt is considering relanching the Tenants Purchase Scheme, which ran from 1998 to 2006. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong must crack down on public housing abuse with compassion

Households with genuine difficulties, such as mental health crises, are all the more reason for the government to adopt a sensitive approach.

22 Sep 2025 - 6:45AM

A general view of public housing in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong housing chief pledges more ‘humane’ evictions for mentally ill tenants

Winnie Ho also plans to appoint more medical experts to appeal panel, saying half of current members have legal background.

9 Sep 2025 - 5:32PM

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong may cut back facilities at new public estates to speed up construction

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho also expresses confidence the average waiting time for a public flat can be lowered to 4½ years in 2026-27.

30 Aug 2025 - 9:40PMvideocam

John Lee policy address 2025

Policy address set for September 17, Hong Kong leader says during community visit

John Lee visits families in ‘light public housing’ before attending weekend fair; he also says HK$2 fare scheme ‘will definitely continue’.

23 Aug 2025 - 8:46PM

Chief Executive John Lee visits the Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong extends relocation allowance for transitional housing tenants by 2 years

Minister says scheme, which launched in 2023, will be renewed and allowance will be increased by about 10 per cent due to higher living costs.

21 Aug 2025 - 3:59PM

A woman and two children pass a transitional housing project in Kam Tin, Yuen Long. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Preserve what sets Hong Kong apart – starting with how you shop

Readers discuss whether the city’s way of life is in peril, housing standards, and why classic Cantopop is irreplaceable.

31 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Hong Kong balances public housing targets with cost-saving measures amid review

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says possible project postponements will not hinder target of supplying 308,000 homes in the next decade.

21 Jul 2025 - 1:30PM

Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Hong Kong to build more subsidised homes in I&T hub to meet middle-class demand

Housing minister Winnie Ho says Northern Metropolis flats can be better integrated into greenery to improve liveability as border area has ‘gift of nature’.

21 Jul 2025 - 8:32AM

San Tin Technopole is a flagship project in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | ‘Avoid harsh labels for Hong Kong homes certified under subdivided flat regime’

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho also says planned shake-up of standards for subdivided flats will not drive up rents.

20 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM

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Winnie Ho Wing-yin

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

2,100 residents left homeless by Hong Kong fire move to temporary housing, hotels

Hong Kong fire relief fund reaches HK$1.2 billion on huge outpouring from public

Hong Kong authorities vow to help residents displaced by fire get through winter

Government will do its utmost to handle aftermath and resettle residents affected by the fire, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says in a blog post.

‘What will happen to us’: fire-displaced Hong Kong residents facing uncertainty

After losing their homes in the devastating Tai Po inferno, families stress that temporary housing offers little relief or assurance.

Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 83 as city rallies to help victims

At least 70 injuries reported as smoke continues to billow out of charred hulks of Wang Fuk Court residential blocks.

Hong Kong businessman Peter Law’s daughter buys US$46 million Mid-Levels flat

The purchase by Winnie Law follows her father’s US$140 million mansion sale in August – a sign of Hong Kong’s recovering property market.

Hong Kong to study reviving public housing sale scheme for tenants

Housing chief Winnie Ho says authorities need to consider flat pricing, property management issues and selection criteria.

Hong Kong plans 420,000 homes in next 10 years with 70:30 public-private split

Latest government projection aims to balance social demand with private housing needs while encouraging residents to move up the ladder.

Hong Kong may relaunch public flat purchase scheme but not in near future

Housing minister Winnie Ho says cautious approach and timing key to success of purchase scheme and protection of supply.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | Hong Kong must crack down on public housing abuse with compassion

Households with genuine difficulties, such as mental health crises, are all the more reason for the government to adopt a sensitive approach.

Hong Kong housing chief pledges more ‘humane’ evictions for mentally ill tenants

Winnie Ho also plans to appoint more medical experts to appeal panel, saying half of current members have legal background.

Hong Kong may cut back facilities at new public estates to speed up construction

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho also expresses confidence the average waiting time for a public flat can be lowered to 4½ years in 2026-27.

Policy address set for September 17, Hong Kong leader says during community visit

John Lee visits families in ‘light public housing’ before attending weekend fair; he also says HK$2 fare scheme ‘will definitely continue’.

Hong Kong extends relocation allowance for transitional housing tenants by 2 years

Minister says scheme, which launched in 2023, will be renewed and allowance will be increased by about 10 per cent due to higher living costs.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Preserve what sets Hong Kong apart – starting with how you shop

Readers discuss whether the city’s way of life is in peril, housing standards, and why classic Cantopop is irreplaceable.

Exclusive | Hong Kong balances public housing targets with cost-saving measures amid review

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says possible project postponements will not hinder target of supplying 308,000 homes in the next decade.

Exclusive | Hong Kong to build more subsidised homes in I&T hub to meet middle-class demand

Housing minister Winnie Ho says Northern Metropolis flats can be better integrated into greenery to improve liveability as border area has ‘gift of nature’.

Exclusive | ‘Avoid harsh labels for Hong Kong homes certified under subdivided flat regime’

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho also says planned shake-up of standards for subdivided flats will not drive up rents.

Editorial | Hong Kong must crack down on public housing abuse with compassion

Letters | Preserve what sets Hong Kong apart – starting with how you shop