The Dongying Housing Provident Fund Management Center has announced the housing fund contribution standards for the 2026 contribution year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). Employers and flexible employees should complete the annual contribution base adjustment before the end of July.
Below is a summary of the latest contribution base, contribution rates, and monthly contribution limits.
2026 Dongying Housing Fund Contribution Base
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contribution Year | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Minimum Contribution Base | CNY 2,400 |
| Maximum Contribution Base | CNY 34,431 |
The contribution base is determined based on each employee’s average monthly salary during the previous calendar year, subject to the statutory minimum and maximum limits.
Minimum Contribution Base
The minimum contribution base is:
CNY 2,400
This is based on the current minimum wage standard for Dongying announced by the Shandong Provincial Government.
Maximum Contribution Base
The maximum contribution base is:
CNY 34,431
This equals three times the average monthly salary of urban non-private sector employees in Dongying during 2025.
Monthly Housing Fund Contribution Limits
The statutory contribution rate ranges from 5% to 12% for both employers and employees.
| Category | Monthly Minimum | Monthly Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Contribution | CNY 120 | CNY 4,132 |
| Employee Contribution | CNY 120 | CNY 4,132 |
| Flexible Employment (Combined) | CNY 240 | CNY 8,264 |
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Contribution Rate | 5% |
| Maximum Contribution Rate | 12% |
Employers may determine an appropriate contribution rate within the statutory range according to applicable regulations.
Annual Adjustment Requirements
All contributing employers and flexible employees should complete the annual contribution base adjustment before the end of July 2026.
Before submitting adjustments, employers should verify and update:
- Employer information (company name, Unified Social Credit Code, legal representative, etc.)
- Employee information (ID number, mobile phone number, and other registration details)
Any changes should be reported promptly to the Dongying Housing Provident Fund Management Center.
After the monthly contribution amount has been adjusted, employers should publicly disclose the updated contribution information within the company to ensure transparency.
Administrative and public institutions that have already completed their housing fund base adjustment under separate fiscal department requirements are not included in this adjustment.
Employers that have activated the online housing fund service platform may complete the annual adjustment through the Housing Provident Fund Online Service Hall.
Employer Compliance Responsibilities
Employers are responsible for:
- Calculating each employee’s contribution base using the previous calendar year’s average monthly salary.
- Ensuring contribution bases remain within the statutory limits.
- Providing accurate, complete, and compliant employee information.
- Completing annual adjustments on time.
- Making full and timely monthly housing fund contributions.
Proper annual adjustments help employers maintain compliance while ensuring employees receive their full housing fund benefits.
If your organization requires assistance with Dongying payroll processing, housing fund registration, annual contribution adjustments, or nationwide HR compliance services in China, please visit our Contact Us page to connect with our advisory team.
