The Johor government announced plans to introduce a RM1,000 Bangsa Johor rental deposit assistance scheme in 2027 to aid tenants struggling with upfront rental payments [1, 2, 3]. The scheme will be implemented through the Johor State Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ) [1, 2, 3].
Applications will be open to individuals residing and working in Johor, including federal civil servants such as teachers, nurses, medical officers, police personnel, and armed forces members [1, 2, 3]. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said, "Apart from rental assistance, there have been calls for the government to consider rental deposit assistance, especially for those who have just started working...perhaps many of them cannot afford it yet. We want to expand this assistance so that it benefits not only Bangsa Johor but also those who have recently moved to Johor, particularly federal civil servants. They serve in Johor, are part of Bangsa Johor and are working for us" [1].
The first phase of the rental deposit assistance aims to reach about 10,000 recipients [1, 2, 3]. Eligible recipients will also receive a separate Rental Assistance payment of RM2,500, bringing the total assistance amount to RM3,500 per person [1, 2, 3].
The announcement was made during the Phase 5 Perumahan Kasih Johor ceremony, where RM22 million was allocated to cover 6,000 recipients of various housing assistance schemes [1, 2, 3]. Phase 6, scheduled for September 2026, is expected to benefit another 5,000 recipients [1, 2, 3]. Since 2022, the Johor government has spent RM337 million on its housing agenda, helping nearly 100,000 beneficiaries statewide [1, 2, 3].
Further details on the rental deposit assistance and new housing products will be unveiled during the Johor Budget tabling in November 2026 [1, 2, 3].
