Approval Process for Flat Owner Subsidies under HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 15 Aug 2016.

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The Minister explained that flat owners are responsible for interior maintenance and repair costs, but can seek assistance under the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) scheme for wear-and-tear issues, where HDB covers 50% of repair costs.
The GRA scheme is national, with Government-appointed Advisors assisting in outreach, ground assessment, and verifying flat eligibility for repairs.
HDB welcomes feedback from Members of Parliament on cases among their residents, indicating a role for MPs and grassroots advisors in supporting the process.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the current policy and approval process for granting flat owners subsidies under HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme; and (b) whether MPs and grassroot advisors have a role to play in this process and, if so, what is their role.

Lawrence Wong

Flat owners are responsible for the maintenance of the interior of their flats. This includes the repair of spalling concrete and ceiling leaks. They will also have to bear the cost of the repair works.

If the leak or spalling concrete is due to wear and tear, flat owners can request for assistance under the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) scheme, where the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will arrange for the repair and co-pay 50% of the repair cost.

As this a nation-wide scheme, the network of Government-appointed Advisors help with outreach, ground assessment and to check that the flats are eligible for repairs under GRA. HDB also welcomes feedback from all Members of Parliament should they encounter such cases among their residents.

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The Minister explained that flat owners are responsible for interior maintenance and repair costs, but can seek assistance under the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) scheme for wear-and-tear issues, where HDB covers 50% of repair costs.
The GRA scheme is national, with Government-appointed Advisors assisting in outreach, ground assessment, and verifying flat eligibility for repairs.
HDB welcomes feedback from Members of Parliament on cases among their residents, indicating a role for MPs and grassroots advisors in supporting the process.

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Approval Process for Flat Owner Subsidies under HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 15 Aug 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Minister explained that flat owners are responsible for interior maintenance and repair costs, but can seek assistance under the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) scheme for wear-and-tear issues, where HDB covers 50% of repair costs.
The GRA scheme is national, with Government-appointed Advisors assisting in outreach, ground assessment, and verifying flat eligibility for repairs.
HDB welcomes feedback from Members of Parliament on cases among their residents, indicating a role for MPs and grassroots advisors in supporting the process.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Lawrence Wong

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The Minister explained that flat owners are responsible for interior maintenance and repair costs, but can seek assistance under the Goodwill Repair Assistance (GRA) scheme for wear-and-tear issues, where HDB covers 50% of repair costs.
The GRA scheme is national, with Government-appointed Advisors assisting in outreach, ground assessment, and verifying flat eligibility for repairs.
HDB welcomes feedback from Members of Parliament on cases among their residents, indicating a role for MPs and grassroots advisors in supporting the process.

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Approval Process for Flat Owner Subsidies under HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

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Approval Process for Flat Owner Subsidies under HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Lawrence Wong

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