Occupancy Limit of Six Foreign Workers for Non-purpose-built Accommodation

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry plans to review the current occupancy limit of six foreign workers for all non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories, with the possibility of increasing the cap for housing based on the floor area of the accommodation.

There are currently no plans to review occupancy limits for non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories. Occupancy limits are already differentiated based on the size of the accommodation. The occupancy limit for 1- and 2-room HDB flats is four unrelated persons, while the occupancy limit for 3-room and larger HDB flats, as well as private residential property is six unrelated persons.