Eligibility of First-time HDB Applicants with Foreign Spouses for Married Child Priority Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Jul 2015.

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The question was raised on whether first-time HDB applicants with foreign spouses can qualify for the Married Child Priority Scheme.
The Minister clarified that such applicants are indeed eligible under the scheme.
The eligibility is conditional on having at least one child who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
This confirmation provides clarity for couples with mixed nationality backgrounds seeking housing support.
The policy balances family cohesion and national priorities by linking eligibility to the child's residency status.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for National Development whether first-time HDB applicants with foreign spouses are eligible for the Married Child Priority Scheme and, if not, whether HDB can consider including them in this scheme.

Page: 37

The Minister for National Development (Mr Khaw Boon Wan)

Yes, they are eligible, if they have a Citizen or Permanent Resident child.

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The question was raised on whether first-time HDB applicants with foreign spouses can qualify for the Married Child Priority Scheme.
The Minister clarified that such applicants are indeed eligible under the scheme.
The eligibility is conditional on having at least one child who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
This confirmation provides clarity for couples with mixed nationality backgrounds seeking housing support.
The policy balances family cohesion and national priorities by linking eligibility to the child's residency status.

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Eligibility of First-time HDB Applicants with Foreign Spouses for Married Child Priority Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Jul 2015.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The question was raised on whether first-time HDB applicants with foreign spouses can qualify for the Married Child Priority Scheme.
The Minister clarified that such applicants are indeed eligible under the scheme.
The eligibility is conditional on having at least one child who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
This confirmation provides clarity for couples with mixed nationality backgrounds seeking housing support.
The policy balances family cohesion and national priorities by linking eligibility to the child's residency status.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Page: 37

The Minister for National Development (Mr Khaw Boon Wan)

Yes, they are eligible, if they have a Citizen or Permanent Resident child.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The question was raised on whether first-time HDB applicants with foreign spouses can qualify for the Married Child Priority Scheme.
The Minister clarified that such applicants are indeed eligible under the scheme.
The eligibility is conditional on having at least one child who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
This confirmation provides clarity for couples with mixed nationality backgrounds seeking housing support.
The policy balances family cohesion and national priorities by linking eligibility to the child's residency status.

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Eligibility of First-time HDB Applicants with Foreign Spouses for Married Child Priority Scheme

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Gan Thiam Poh

The Minister for National Development (Mr Khaw Boon Wan)

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Eligibility of First-time HDB Applicants with Foreign Spouses for Married Child Priority Scheme

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Gan Thiam Poh

The Minister for National Development (Mr Khaw Boon Wan)

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