“尽力而为量力而行”：公租房扩围如何稳步覆盖新市民？

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's recent meeting emphasizes the need to address the housing issues of the unregistered permanent population by expanding the public rental housing (公租房) guarantee scope, improving education policies for migrant children, and ensuring basic public services based on residence [1][2]. Group 1: Public Rental Housing Expansion - The expansion of public rental housing guarantees will no longer be limited to registered residents but will include those holding residence permits who meet certain criteria, such as being from "double-difficult" families [2][3]. - Local governments are encouraged to assess their financial capabilities and housing resources to gradually include the unregistered permanent population in the public rental housing guarantee scope [1][3]. Group 2: Financial and Policy Implications - The inclusion of non-registered populations in public rental housing will require adjustments in fiscal policies and land allocation mechanisms, particularly in how fiscal transfers are linked to permanent population numbers [4]. - The expansion of public rental housing guarantees is expected to enhance the consumption potential of long-term urban residents, thereby stimulating domestic demand [4]. Group 3: Implementation Strategies - Local governments should establish reasonable criteria for prioritizing applicants, such as the duration of residence permit holding and employment in essential urban services [3]. - The increase in the scope of guaranteed public rental housing will necessitate a corresponding rise in supply, which can be aligned with ongoing efforts to convert existing commercial housing into affordable housing [3].