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Sha Tin Markets Raise Stall Rents Phased Starting October 2026

The changes will adjust stall fees at Sha Tin Wai and Tai Wai markets in stages, with the first increase applied to new and renewing tenancies from October.

By Sha Tin Policy Desk · Published 8 July 2026

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The Sha Tin District Council on 7 July approved a schedule of rental adjustments for public market stalls, setting staged increases that begin with tenancies renewed or signed from October 2026 and reach full rates by April 2027.

The adjustments follow the annual review of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department’s district market accounts, which recorded a HK$12 million operating shortfall for Sha Tin facilities in the 2025-26 financial year. Council members adopted the revised fee table after reviewing the department’s March 2026 submission.

Timeline for residents

Stall operators at Sha Tin Wai Market will see the first 8 percent rise in October 2026, followed by an additional 7 percent in April 2027. Tai Wai Market tenants face the same increments on the same dates. Existing licences expiring before October remain at current rates until renewal.

Market shoppers may notice gradual price adjustments on fresh produce and daily goods once operators recalculate costs after the October round. The council has directed the department to publish updated stall lists by 15 September so residents can track which vendors are affected first.

Budget allocation and next steps

The approved package includes HK$4.8 million for minor improvement works at both markets, with drainage upgrades at Sha Tin Wai scheduled to start in November 2026 and finish by March 2027. The department will issue the first round of revised tenancy offers on 1 September.

Policy analysts note that the staged approach spreads the revenue increase across two financial years, aligning with the department’s target of closing the operating gap by the end of 2027-28. Residents seeking stall licences after October will receive the new rates immediately upon signing.

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