Families with cars that are not being used for work or who have at least two housing units will no longer be included in the low-income bracket that provides a basic living allowance in Hebei province, under a new draft of a low-income family ruling. The draft sets new standards for the examining and approval process, so that not only will the average income of family members be checked, but their total income and property as well, by 2013.

The government will check on all movable and fixed property of anyone applying, including cash, savings, securities, houses, land, cars, ships, or other high-ticket items. Any family with cash, savings or securities above the per capita amount for disposable income, or those with two or more housing units or who living in areas twice the average size, or those with cars for daily use, or who can afford for higher levels of consumption, or who cannot report their exact property will not be eligible for a living allowance, even if their average income is below the local minimum.

To be certain that all information is correct, the provincial government will demand that various departments, such as civil affairs, finance, and public security cooperate during the property examination process.