23-22  Number of Permanent Quarters by Type (as at End March of the Year)
  (10 000 units)
Building Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
           
Public Rental Housing① 68.53 69.15 70.92 71.69 71.74
Subsidised Sale Flats 39.66 39.32 38.88 39.17 39.76
Private Housing③ 127.86 130.78 133.31 136.86 138.61
Total 236.05 239.26 243.12 247.72 250.12
           
 
Notes : The coverage of the permanent quarters excludes quarters in hotels and institutions.
            Figures exclude quarters sold under the Housing Authority Tenants Purchase Scheme.
            Figures cover quarters sold under the Housing Authority Tenants Purchase Scheme but exclude subsidised sale flats that can be 
                 traded in open market.
            Figures include non-domestic quarters for living purpose and subsidised sale flats that can be traded in open market.