Basis for Treating BTO Flat Owner with Marriage Annulled and HDB Subsidy Paid Back as Second-time Applicant

Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for National Development why a person who originally purchased a subsidised HDB BTO flat and whose marriage is annulled by the Family Justice Court and thereafter required to pay back any HDB subsidy received with interest, is treated as a second-time applicant when applying for a BTO flat subsequently.

A married couple who had purchased their first HDB BTO but subsequently annulled their marriage would no longer be eligible for any housing grants they received for the flat purchase and will thus need to return them to HDB. They may also have to surrender the flat to HDB at the prevailing compensation price. Thereafter, the owners will not be treated as having enjoyed a housing subsidy and will each still be considered first-timers for their next HDB flat purchase.

Individuals who are seeking an annulment of marriage or who have annulled their marriage may approach HDB if they require further assistance or advice on their housing options.