Number of Families and Couples Renting under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme and Those in Arrears

Debated in Parliament on 18 Feb 2020.

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Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development for the number of families and couples renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) and the number and percentage of this group in arrears.
As of end January 2020, about 630 households were renting under PPHS, with approximately 7% of them in arrears.
HDB works with households in arrears on instalment plans or to move to lower-rent flats, and those in financial hardship may be referred to MSF for assistance.

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Png Eng Huat

Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the number of families and couples who are renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme currently; and (b) what is the number and percentage of this group who are in arrears.

Lawrence Wong

There are about 630 households currently renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme, or PPHS, as at end January 2020. Among these households, about 7% of them are in arrears.

For PPHS households in arrears, HDB will work with them on an instalment plan to repay their arrears, or to move to a flat with lower rent, according to their budget. Those in financial hardship can also be referred to MSF's Social Service Office for financial assistance.

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Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development for the number of families and couples renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) and the number and percentage of this group in arrears.
As of end January 2020, about 630 households were renting under PPHS, with approximately 7% of them in arrears.
HDB works with households in arrears on instalment plans or to move to lower-rent flats, and those in financial hardship may be referred to MSF for assistance.

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Number of Families and Couples Renting under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme and Those in Arrears

Debated in Parliament on 18 Feb 2020.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development for the number of families and couples renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) and the number and percentage of this group in arrears.
As of end January 2020, about 630 households were renting under PPHS, with approximately 7% of them in arrears.
HDB works with households in arrears on instalment plans or to move to lower-rent flats, and those in financial hardship may be referred to MSF for assistance.

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Png Eng Huat

Lawrence Wong

There are about 630 households currently renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme, or PPHS, as at end January 2020. Among these households, about 7% of them are in arrears.

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Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development for the number of families and couples renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) and the number and percentage of this group in arrears.
As of end January 2020, about 630 households were renting under PPHS, with approximately 7% of them in arrears.
HDB works with households in arrears on instalment plans or to move to lower-rent flats, and those in financial hardship may be referred to MSF for assistance.

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Number of Families and Couples Renting under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme and Those in Arrears

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Png Eng Huat

Lawrence Wong

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Number of Families and Couples Renting under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme and Those in Arrears

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Lawrence Wong

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