Wall Bed Public Housing Hong Kong — HOS & Rental Estate Guide 2026
Can you install a wall bed in HK public housing?
Yes. Wall beds are classified as furniture, not structural alterations. This means they are permitted in most Hong Kong public housing situations, including:
Public Rental Housing (PRH) — with Estate Office permission
Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) flats — no special permission needed for owners
Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership (GSF) — same as HOS
Tenants Purchase Scheme (TPS) flats — owner-occupied, no permission needed
Public Rental Housing (PRH) — How to Get Permission
For rental estates, you need to submit a modification request to your Estate Office:
Visit your Estate Management Office
Submit Form LD (Application for Installation of Fixtures/Fittings)
Describe the wall bed as "removable furniture fixture"
Include our installation method (wall anchors, no structural changes)
Approval typically takes 2-4 weeks
We provide the form pre-filled and include our installation specification letter at no charge.
Why Wall Beds Are Perfect for Public Housing
HK public housing flats are some of the smallest in the world:
1-person flat: 14-17 sqm (150-180 sqft)
2-person flat: 21-23 sqm (226-247 sqft)
3-person flat: 26-28 sqm (280-301 sqft)
4-person flat: 30-32 sqm (323-344 sqft)
In a 180 sqft flat, a single bed takes up 15 sqft — that's 8% of your entire home. A wall bed gives that back every day.
Wall Bed vs Other Space-Saving Options for Public Housing
Option
Space Saved
Comfort
HKD Cost
Permission Needed
Wall Bed
15-20 sqft/day
Excellent (real mattress)
From above HK$20,000
Form LD (rental)
Bunk Bed
Stacked only
Good
HK$2,000-8,000
No
Sofa Bed
0 sqft
Poor
HK$2,000-5,000
No
Floor Mattress
Must store daily
Poor
HK$500-2,000
No
Installation Considerations for Public Housing Walls
Public housing walls are typically 100-150mm thick concrete or plasterboard. Our installation team checks wall type before installation and uses appropriate anchors: