Group 1: Core Concepts - The article discusses different types of affordable housing in Xi'an, including public rental housing, guaranteed rental housing, allocated affordable housing, and shared ownership housing [2][3][10] - Each type of housing targets different groups based on income and employment status, with specific eligibility criteria outlined for each category [2][3][11] Group 2: Types of Affordable Housing - Public rental housing is aimed at urban residents with low to moderate income, including new employees and migrant workers with stable jobs [2][4] - Guaranteed rental housing primarily serves new citizens and young people, focusing on small units with a maximum area of 70 square meters, without income restrictions [2][10] - Allocated affordable housing is designed for civil servants, urban talent, and eligible wage-earning groups [2][11] - Shared ownership housing targets residents without their own homes and those with no housing registration or transaction records in the past five years [3][16] Group 3: Application Conditions - Public rental housing applicants must have local residency, not benefit from other housing policies, and meet income and asset criteria [4][5][6] - Guaranteed rental housing applicants must have full civil capacity and no ownership of housing in the application area [8][10] - Allocated affordable housing applicants must be employed in the local area, have low per capita housing area, and meet additional government conditions [11][14] - Shared ownership housing applicants must be local residents or recognized talents, with no housing ownership and specific age requirements [16][17] Group 4: Application Process - The application process for public rental housing involves applying for rental qualifications, participating in a lottery or waiting list, and selecting a unit [21] - For guaranteed rental housing, applicants must apply online, undergo qualification review, and select a unit based on availability [21] - The process for allocated affordable housing includes registration, lottery sorting, and unit selection based on the lottery results [21]