June 2004, the definitive abolition of the scheme was announced. In 2019, the 4,871 flats from six estates was largest number of subsidised homes put on the market since the Home Ownership Scheme was restarted in 2011; But only 54 of 80 randomly selected buyers turned up – a low turnout rate that would have been unheard of in the past. Key people Since 1 July 2007, following a reorganisation of government agencies, the role of Chairman of the Housing Authority is held by the Secretary for Transport and Housing (a position created in 2007). This role was previously held by the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands. The Director of Housing is Vice-chairman of the HA. Past and present Chairpersons of the Hong Kong Housing Authority have included: Eva Cheng: 2017–present (2nd term) Anthony Cheung: 2012–2017 Eva Cheng: 2007–2012 (1st term) Michael Suen: 2002–2007 Dr. Cheng Hon-kwan: 2000–2002 Dame Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick-ming: 1992–2000 Sir David Akers-Jones: 1987–1992 Location The Hong Kong Housing Authority Headquarters are located at 33 Fat Kwong Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon. The Hong Kong Housing Authority Exhibition Centre is located nearby at 3/F, Homantin Plaza, 80 Fat Kwong Street. See also Public housing in Hong Kong Hong Kong Housing Society The Link REIT List of public housing estates in Hong Kong List of Home Ownership Scheme Courts in Hong Kong My Home Purchase Plan Public factory estates in Hong Kong References Further reading External links Public housing in Hong Kong Statutory bodies in Hong Kong 1973 establishments in Hong Kong Hong Kong government departments and agencies