The HPLS was introduced by the HKHA in 1988 to assist low income households to purchase flats in the private sector. The Green Form applicants of the HPLS can also make use of the loan or the subsidy to purchase flats in the HOS secondary market.

• 房屋委员会于一九八八年推出自置居所贷款计划，协助低入息家庭购买私人楼宇单位，而绿表申请人更可利用贷款或补助金在居屋第二巿场置业。