Dedicated Flat Allocation Quota for First-timer Families with Children Separate from Married Couples Without Children

Dr Neo Kok Beng asked the Minister for National Development whether a fixed percentage of BTO flats can be specially allocated for balloting only by first-time applicant families with at least a child, instead of being included in the same priority scheme as married couples who do not yet have children.

Today, the majority of 3-room and larger flats are set aside for First-Timer (FT) families. Within this quota, FT families with at least one child enjoy additional ballot chances if they qualify for the First-Timer (Parents and Married Couples) category, as well as first priority when they apply for a 4-room or smaller Standard Build-To-Order flat under the Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme. In addition, starting from the February 2027 sales exercise, FT families with or expecting children will receive one additional ballot chance for each Singapore Citizen child aged 18 and below.

This suite of measures provides FT families with children significantly improved chances of securing a new flat, without the Housing and Development Board setting aside a certain percentage of the flat supply for this group of buyers.