Waiting Time for Applications under HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 28 Nov 2022.

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Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked about the average waiting time for HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme applications and the percentage of applicants waiting for BTO completion over the past three years.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the scheme provides temporary housing for households awaiting key collection for their new HDB flats, with applications opened every two months and shortlisted applicants selected via ballot.
Eligible applicants are invited to select a PPHS flat and sign the tenancy agreement in the month after applying, with keys provided immediately for move-in.
The scheme is intended to assist households who have already booked a flat but are waiting for its completion, offering a provisional housing option during the interim period.
The response did not directly address the specific statistics requested, but clarified the operational process and eligibility criteria for the PPHS.

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for National Development in each of the past three years (a) what is the average waiting time before an application under HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme is approved; and (b) what percentage of such applicants are waiting for their BTO flats to be completed.

Desmond Lee

The Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) provides an additional temporary housing option for households awaiting key collection for their new HDB flats. In other words, it is open to households who have been successful in booking a flat and are awaiting flat completion.

PPHS is open for application once every two months. Eligible applicants are put through a ballot and those shortlisted via the ballot are invited to select a flat and sign the tenancy agreement in the month following their application. They will collect the keys to the PPHS flat at the same time and can move in immediately.

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Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked about the average waiting time for HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme applications and the percentage of applicants waiting for BTO completion over the past three years.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the scheme provides temporary housing for households awaiting key collection for their new HDB flats, with applications opened every two months and shortlisted applicants selected via ballot.
Eligible applicants are invited to select a PPHS flat and sign the tenancy agreement in the month after applying, with keys provided immediately for move-in.
The scheme is intended to assist households who have already booked a flat but are waiting for its completion, offering a provisional housing option during the interim period.
The response did not directly address the specific statistics requested, but clarified the operational process and eligibility criteria for the PPHS.

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Waiting Time for Applications under HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 28 Nov 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked about the average waiting time for HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme applications and the percentage of applicants waiting for BTO completion over the past three years.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the scheme provides temporary housing for households awaiting key collection for their new HDB flats, with applications opened every two months and shortlisted applicants selected via ballot.
Eligible applicants are invited to select a PPHS flat and sign the tenancy agreement in the month after applying, with keys provided immediately for move-in.
The scheme is intended to assist households who have already booked a flat but are waiting for its completion, offering a provisional housing option during the interim period.
The response did not directly address the specific statistics requested, but clarified the operational process and eligibility criteria for the PPHS.

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Desmond Lee

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Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked about the average waiting time for HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme applications and the percentage of applicants waiting for BTO completion over the past three years.
Minister Desmond Lee explained that the scheme provides temporary housing for households awaiting key collection for their new HDB flats, with applications opened every two months and shortlisted applicants selected via ballot.
Eligible applicants are invited to select a PPHS flat and sign the tenancy agreement in the month after applying, with keys provided immediately for move-in.
The scheme is intended to assist households who have already booked a flat but are waiting for its completion, offering a provisional housing option during the interim period.
The response did not directly address the specific statistics requested, but clarified the operational process and eligibility criteria for the PPHS.

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Waiting Time for Applications under HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

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