Data on Applications Outcomes for First-timer Status Reinstatement Appeals in Past Five Years

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for National Development (a) for each of the past five years, how many appeals has HDB received from applicants seeking to be considered as first-timer applicants where their deceased or former spouse had previously enjoyed a housing subsidy; and (b) what proportion of these appeals were successful.

There are many different scenarios in which applicants may have a former or deceased spouse who had previously enjoyed a housing subsidy. Whether the applicant is considered a first-timer depends on the circumstances of each case, such as when the first subsidised flat was bought or sold and whether the applicant was registered as an owner or occupier in the first flat.

Affected applicants may approach the Housing and Development Board (HDB) for assistance, and HDB will assess each appeal on a case-by-case basis.