Relaxation of Rules for Sale of HDB Flats to Singles with Relatives in Mature Estates

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will relax the rules and allow the sale of HDB flats to singles in mature estates if the singles have relatives living in the mature estate.

The housing policy for singles was relaxed in 2013 to allow first-timer singles aged 35 and above to buy a subsidised 2-room Flexi flat in non-mature estates from HDB. Land for public housing in mature estates is limited and flats offered by HDB are mostly prioritised for families.

However, singles aged 55 years and above may apply for a 2-room Flexi flat on a short lease in both non-mature and mature estates from HDB. This flexibility is given to elderly singles to meet their ageing-in-place and/or mutual care and support needs.

Younger singles who wish to live in mature estates have the option of applying for an HDB flat with their parents. In addition, they can buy a resale flat in any location on the open market and enjoy a Proximity Housing Grant of $10,000 if they buy a resale flat to live with their parents.