How to buy a house in Lijiang and settle down? Interpretation of the latest policies and hot topics
In recent years, Lijiang has attracted a large number of foreign home buyers with its unique natural scenery and livable environment. With the gradual relaxation of household registration policies across the country, buying a house and settling in Lijiang has become the focus of many people's attention. This article will combine the hot topics and latest policies on the Internet in the past 10 days to explain in detail the specific conditions and procedures for buying a house and settling in Lijiang.
1. Basic conditions for buying a house and settling in Lijiang

According to the latest household registration management regulations in Lijiang City, foreign residents who purchase a house in Lijiang and meet the following conditions can apply for settlement:
| condition type | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| Property requirements | It must be a residential property with 70-year property rights and an area of ≥60㎡ (this may be relaxed in some areas) |
| length of residence | Requires actual residence for 6 months (subject to residence permit or water and electricity payment records) |
| social security requirements | Pay Lijiang local social security continuously for ≥12 months (new relaxed policy in 2023) |
| Other materials | Proof of no criminal record, household register of origin, house purchase contract and real estate certificate |
2. New changes in Lijiang’s settlement policy in 2024
Based on recent hot topics, Lijiang’s settlement policy has been adjusted as follows:
| Adjust content | Effective time |
|---|---|
| Remove academic qualification restrictions | January 1, 2024 |
| Social security payment time shortened | Reduced from 24 months to 12 months |
| Allowing "one person to settle down and the whole family to move with him" | Pilot in March 2024 |
3. Comparison of differences in housing purchase and settlement in popular areas
According to data from the real estate trading platform, the following three areas receive the most attention from home buyers:
| area | Average price (yuan/㎡) | Additional conditions for settlement |
|---|---|---|
| ancient city district | 12,000-18,000 | Proof of community residence required |
| Yulong County | 8,000-12,000 | No special requirements |
| Yongsheng County | 5,000-7,000 | You can settle down after buying a house (no social security requirements) |
4. Complete settlement process
1.Material preparation stage: Collect real estate certificates, ID cards, household registers, social security certificates and other materials (about 1-2 weeks)
2.Submit application stage: Submit a written application to the police station where the house is purchased (accepted within 1 working day)
3.review stage: The public security agency reviews the materials (usually completed within 15 working days)
4.Apply for settlement: After passing the review, you will receive the relocation permit and return to your place of origin to apply for moving out (the nationwide general application can be done online)
5.Completed settlement: Go to Lijiang Police Station with your migration certificate to apply for a new household registration (completed on the spot)
5. Answers to recent hot questions
1.Can the apartment be settled?: Apartments with 40-year property rights are not eligible for settlement and must be residential buildings with 70-year property rights.
2.How to settle in jointly buying a house?: The share of property rights needs to be clarified, and the main applicant must hold more than 50% of the property rights.
3.Children's education policy: After settling in, children can enjoy local compulsory education, but they need to apply for settlement one year in advance.
6. Expert advice
1. It is recommended to give priority to mature communities in Gucheng District and Yulong County with better supporting facilities.
2. It is expected that there will be more favorable policies in the second quarter of 2024, so you can wait and see appropriately.
3. Be sure to purchase a house through formal channels to avoid transaction risks of houses with small property rights.
Lijiang is attracting more and more people to settle down with its unique charm. Understand the latest policies and properly plan the home purchase and settlement process, so you can start a new life in this beautiful city. It is recommended that home buyers who need to settle down should pay attention to the "Lijiang Government Service Network" in a timely manner to obtain the latest policy developments.
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