Hualien County Government establishes the “0403 Earthquake Relief Joint Service Center” on the 8th, with rental subsidies for disaster-affected households now open for application. Those who actually reside within a household of up to 3 people can receive 8,000 yuan per month, with an additional 2,000 yuan for each additional person, up to a maximum subsidy of 18,000 yuan. County Magistrate Xu Zhenwei stated that currently, more than 1,400 households are unable to live in their homes. As long as there is evidence of residency, households are eligible to apply. The county government is actively seeking housing options and will focus on long-term planning towards temporary housing solutions.