This paper aims to identify housing challenges young people in Macao are facing, and how government policies can help to overcome them. It does so by investigating young people's housing choices, options and aspirations as well as the gaps between such aspirations and the reality of the housing system in Macao. The particular implications of government housing policies for young people in both the private and public housing markets are discussed. Finally, we provide a discussion on whether the housing problem for young people is as serious and urgent as perceived by the public in Macao.