Enquiry
enquiry_wfao@wfsfaa.gov.hk

Working Family Allowance Scheme

E-Submission
Enquiry
2558 3000
enquiry_wfao@wfsfaa.gov.hk

Overview

The Working Family Allowance (WFA) Scheme encourages self-reliance and eases inter-generational poverty. Applications under the WFA Scheme are made on a household basis (including singleton households). A household meeting the working hour requirements, income and asset limits may apply for a Basic Allowance, Medium Allowance or Higher Allowance. Each eligible child may also be eligible for a Child Allowance. Depending on the household income, the allowances may be granted at full rate, 3/4 rate or half rate.

Application Deadline

  • The claim period of WFA applications is the immediate past six calendar months. The application deadline is the last day of the month following the last claim month. For example, application for WFA for the period from January to June needs to be submitted within the period from 1 to 31 July of that year, and so on. Late applications or applications with invalid claim periods will normally not be accepted.