Revising Income Ceiling for Purchase of HDB Flats

Debated in Parliament on 12 Aug 2013.

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Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar proposed revising the income ceiling for HDB flat purchases from gross household income to a per capita income limit to account for the higher expenses of married couples with children.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the $10,000 ceiling ensures housing subsidies are prioritized for those in need, covering 80% of households.
He added that the government is open to reviewing cases of households exceeding the income ceiling if they face significant financial commitments such as medical or household expenses.

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Intan Azura Mokhtar

Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider reviewing the income ceiling of $10,000 for the purchase of HDB flats for married couples with children, from gross income to a per capita income limit, as married couples with children will tend to have higher expenses than those without children.

Khaw Boon Wan

HDB is committed to helping Singaporeans, particularly first-timers and low-income families, own a home. The income ceiling ensures that the Government's limited housing subsidies are prioritised for those who need them most.

At $10,000, the current income ceiling covers eight in 10 households. Nonetheless, for households who exceed the income ceiling but face difficulties, such as heavy financial commitments to support family members' medical and household expenses, we are prepared to review their case.

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Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar proposed revising the income ceiling for HDB flat purchases from gross household income to a per capita income limit to account for the higher expenses of married couples with children.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the $10,000 ceiling ensures housing subsidies are prioritized for those in need, covering 80% of households.
He added that the government is open to reviewing cases of households exceeding the income ceiling if they face significant financial commitments such as medical or household expenses.

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Revising Income Ceiling for Purchase of HDB Flats

Debated in Parliament on 12 Aug 2013.

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Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar proposed revising the income ceiling for HDB flat purchases from gross household income to a per capita income limit to account for the higher expenses of married couples with children.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the $10,000 ceiling ensures housing subsidies are prioritized for those in need, covering 80% of households.
He added that the government is open to reviewing cases of households exceeding the income ceiling if they face significant financial commitments such as medical or household expenses.

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Intan Azura Mokhtar

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Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar proposed revising the income ceiling for HDB flat purchases from gross household income to a per capita income limit to account for the higher expenses of married couples with children.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the $10,000 ceiling ensures housing subsidies are prioritized for those in need, covering 80% of households.
He added that the government is open to reviewing cases of households exceeding the income ceiling if they face significant financial commitments such as medical or household expenses.

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