Housing & estates

2,570 debates and bills about housing & estates

5 Aug 2026

Affordability of Bulky Waste Disposal Options for Private Estate Households

45% of bulky waste disposal feedback comes from private estates, about 2,000 cases yearly.
Residents can hire licensed waste collectors for fee-based removal, separate from public contracts.
NEA will monitor feedback and explore further measures as needed.

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5 Aug 2026

Policies on Smoking in HDB Pavilions

Smoking bans cover void decks and covered communal spaces since 2013 due to second-hand smoke risks.
Pavilions not designated for functions remain under review based on public feedback.

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5 Aug 2026

Extending Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Remission Framework to Single Singaporeans Purchasing Second Residential Property for Owner-occupation and Sell First Property within Six Months

Government declined to extend ABSD remission to all single Singaporeans.
Similar questions were previously answered in 2020 and 2023.
Only single seniors aged 55+ received remission in 2024 for right-sizing.

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5 Aug 2026

Family Unit Formation for Single Parents with Children Who Wish to Apply for HDB Flats

Minister referred to prior reply on supporting single unwed parents.
No new details on forming HDB family unit were given.

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5 Aug 2026

Criteria for Assessing Appeals from Families Seeking to Sell HDB Flats before Fulfilling Minimum Occupation Period

MOP ensures subsidized flats go to genuine owners and deters speculation.
Families can return flats to HDB if unable to meet MOP.
Appeals are case-by-case, considering circumstances, MOP served, and mitigating factors.

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5 Aug 2026

Demand for Interim Accommodation Support

HDB saw no rise in interim housing demand from sale timing or divorce.
Existing schemes like six-month overlap, Enhanced Contra, and loans ease transitions.
Divorcees get flexibility; HDB offers interim rental for extenuating cases.

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5 Aug 2026

Cross-agency Collaboration on Policies to Address Youths' Aspirations and Needs in Housing, Employment and Family Formation

SG Youth Plan engages 60,000 youths across sectors to address employment, housing, and family needs.
MCCY partners with MOM, MND, and MSF on mentoring, housing panels, and relationship programmes.
Youth views are incorporated through engagements, advisory panels, and the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup.

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5 Aug 2026

Meeting Evolving Needs of Residents across Life Stages in Planning of New Towns

HDB surveys residents post-occupancy and every five years to assess needs across life stages.
Feedback shapes designs like 3-Generation playgrounds and communal pavilions.
Upgrading programmes and Town Council works adapt mature towns to evolving needs.

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5 Aug 2026

Structuring Singapore for Flourishing Families

Elysa Chen proposed more leave, universal childcare subsidies, postpartum care, and larger-family housing priority.
Minister Indranee responded with the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup and enhanced parental leave.

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4 Aug 2026

Appeals Made for Sale of HDB Flats before Minimum Occupation Period Due to Divorce

Divorced couples with court-ordered HDB flat sales still must meet eligibility conditions; if MOP unmet, surrender to HDB.
HDB grants flexibility case-by-case, approving about 300 divorce-related MOP sales annually from 2021 to 2025.

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4 Aug 2026

Unit Declinations, Flatmate Change Requests and Follow-up Support Offered under Joint Singles Scheme (JSS) and JSS Operator-run Pilot

No data provided on unit declinations; focus was on flatmate change requests.
HDB facilitated about 400 flatmate change requests over three years, about 2% of households.
Support includes counselling, mediation, and facilitating changes; new SRSF offers private bedrooms as alternative.

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4 Aug 2026

Extending HDB Family Nucleus Eligibility to Cover Extended Family Caregiving Relationships, and Tracking Outcomes of Eligibility Appeals

HDB limits family nucleus to immediate family (spouse, parents, children) due to supply constraints.
Since May 2023, no appeals from extended family or guardians for nucleus eligibility were approved.
HDB will keep reviewing policies to balance fair allocation with supporting diverse caregiving arrangements.

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4 Aug 2026

Proactive Rent Reviews for Public Rental Scheme Tenants Following Changes in Household Circumstances and Per Capita Income Through Inter-agency Data Collaboration

Rents reviewed only during renewal every two to three years.
HDB considers income, household size, and circumstances.
Tenants facing financial difficulty may ask for a review.

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4 Aug 2026

Assessment of Ceiling Leakage Complaints in Top-floor HDB Units With and Without Rooftop Solar Panels and Whether Solar Installations Contribute to Higher Leak Incidence

HDB uses non-invasive solar installation without drilling, protecting waterproofing.
A 2025 study of 8,800 leaks found no link to solar panels.
Recent leak rates are similar for blocks with and without panels.

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4 Aug 2026

Review to Increase Children's Play and Recreational Space Allocation in BTO Developments

Minister says HDB already provides well-distributed play, recreational, and community spaces across estates.
Resident satisfaction is high; flexible lawn areas allow future activation for activities.
ActiveSG and school dual-use facilities supplement HDB provisions.

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4 Aug 2026

Data on Applications for Subletting of JTC Properties, Approval Rates and Safeguards Against Profiteering Abuse

JTC approved 99% of subletting applications; 37% of land lessees applied, but ready-built tenants cannot sublet.
Safeguards include subletting caps, fees, inspections, data analytics, and enforcement against unauthorized subletting.

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4 Aug 2026

Yearly Lease Expiries for Arts and Culture Establishments in Gillman Barracks from 2026 to 2030, and Assistance for Relocation Efforts

11 arts tenants in Gillman Barracks face lease expiries between 2026 and 2029.
Tenancies unchanged; those expiring before 2029 can extend until end-2029.
SLA and NAC are helping tenants relocate as the site is reserved for housing.

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4 Aug 2026

Review Timeline and Status Updates of Extension of Smoking Restrictions to Rooftop Gardens on Multi-storey Car Parks at HDB Estates

MP asked for status and timeline of review on smoking ban in HDB rooftop gardens above carparks.
Minister said smoking isn't prohibited there but will consider extending restrictions as spaces become recreational.

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4 Aug 2026

Contractor in Case Where There Was Inadequate Oversight of HDB Car Park Patrol and Enforcement as Recorded in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report

Contractor in question was Certis Cisco Auxiliary Police Force.
Contract ended 31 January 2026; HDB is recovering payments for unrendered works.
Lapses will be considered in future tenders by HDB.

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4 Aug 2026

Number of Flats Wrongly Allocated and Subsequently Forfeited under Married Child Priority Scheme in the Lapse Recorded in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report

No leases forfeited for 37 Married Child Priority Scheme errors flagged by AGO.
HDB added checks using ICA addresses alongside its records to prevent recurrence.
Discrepancies for affected grant and priority schemes were rectified.

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