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Housing & estates

2,570 debates and bills about housing & estates

7 May 2026

Review of Floor-to-ceiling Heights, Doorway Dimensions and Corridor Widths against Updated Anthropometric Data of Singapore Population

BCA periodically reviews building codes using anthropometric data when applicable.
No revision needed; average height and build have not changed significantly.
HDB follows codes and uses universal design for diverse resident needs.

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7 May 2026

Extending Smoking Prohibitions to Pavilions Adjacent To HDB Blocks

MP asked to extend smoking ban to HDB pavilions where smoke drifts into homes.
Minister noted smoking is already prohibited in residential common property pavilions.
Will monitor feedback and review smoking prohibition regulations.

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7 May 2026

Feedback from HDB Flat Dwellers on Low Water Pressure and Information on PUB's Water Pressure Range for HDB Households

No minimum water pressure standard exists; systems are tailored per development.
PUB supplies directly up to 25 metres; higher HDB floors rely on rooftop tanks.
Low-pressure feedback averaged 75 monthly, mostly due to localised pump or pipe issues.

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7 May 2026

Progress of Upgrading Electrical Power Supply for HDB Blocks in Nee Soon South

ELUP upgrades 30-amp supply to 40 amps for about 1,500 older HDB blocks by 2030.
Nee Soon South has about 30 eligible blocks; design studies are ongoing.
HDB will engage stakeholders once design and upgrading plans are ready.

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7 May 2026

Inter-agency Efforts to Interdict and Deter Vice Activities Operating under Guise of TCM Outlets in HDB-sold Shops

Police and HDB conduct checks on HDB massage outlets, including those posing as TCM clinics.
From 2023-2025, they investigated nearly 350 vice-related breaches involving unlicensed establishments.
Police work with HDB to evict establishments that commit offences.

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7 May 2026

Data on Cases Involving Tenants of HDB-sold Shops Found to be Facilitating Vice Activities and Enforcement Actions Taken

HDB rejects land use applications from errant shop owners with vice-related tenant records.
Since 2025, owners evicted tenants in 36 cases; proving owner complicity remains challenging.
HDB is reviewing stronger punitive levers against landlords knowingly facilitating vice.

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7 May 2026

Mandating Cyclical Improvement Requirements for Critical Building Systems in Private Developments

No mandatory cyclical upgrades; fixed intervals impractical as system lifespans vary.
BCA mandates periodic inspections for lifts and facades; owners must address findings.
BCA reviews lift safety features and MCST sinking fund adequacy.

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7 May 2026

Data on Flat Types and Locations for Recent Moderation in HDB Resale Prices

HDB resale price moderation is broad-based across flat types and towns.
Grants up to $230,000 and new schemes support first-time buyers near parents.
More BTO and two-room Flexi supply; application data guides housing choices.

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6 May 2026

Enforcement Measures and Surveillance Deterrents for Unstaffed Community Library Spaces

Elysa Chen asked about recourse for misuse and surveillance cameras at unstaffed community libraries.
Chee Hong Tat: Town Councils maintain, enforce by-laws, and may install cameras with HDB consent.

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6 May 2026

Breakdown of Ownership Profiles of Privately-owned HDB Shophouses by Corporate Structure and Citizenship

About 70% of HDB shophouses are owned by Singapore citizens or PRs; 30% by companies.
HDB lacks data on beneficial ownership of these companies.

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6 May 2026

Data on Wait Times Between BTO Application Closing and Flat Selection or Booking Notification over Past Five Years

Minister provided BTO booking wait times data for 2021-2025.
Successful applicants notified to book about two weeks before appointment.
Data covers percentiles between application closing and flat booking.

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6 May 2026

Assessment of Parking Demand in New Estates and Framework for Temporary Conversion of Underused Carpark Spaces for Community Uses

HDB avoids converting carparks early as parking demand takes years to stabilise post-MOP.
Premature conversion risks shortages and wastes funds if reversing becomes necessary.
Safety factors like fire exits and structural loading must be assessed for any change.

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6 May 2026

Average Duration for Repair and Redecoration Works for HDB Multi-storey Car Parks

HDB MSCP repair and redecoration works take about one year, on a seven-year cycle.
Works are phased since car parks stay operational; complex upgrades add time.
HDB uses fast-set and prefabricated materials to shorten on-site duration.

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6 May 2026

Successful Public Rental Scheme Applicants who are Singaporeans with Non-Singapore Citizen or Non-Singapore Permanent Resident Spouses

Public rental flats prioritize Singaporeans with at least one SC or PR family member.
HDB assesses each application holistically with social workers' input.
Small number of SCs with non-resident spouses approved in last three years.

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6 May 2026

Appeals from Expectant Couples to Sell Their HDB Flats Before MOP as They Require Bigger Flats

Asked about appeals from expectant couples to sell HDB flats before Minimum Occupation Period for bigger homes.
HDB approved about 15 appeals yearly from 2023 to 2025 for growing families needing larger flats.

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6 May 2026

Extending HDB Fire Insurance to Include Coverage on Home Contents

Minister deferred to previous written answer on extending HDB fire insurance.
MP proposed default home contents coverage with opt-out option.

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6 May 2026

HDB Inter-floor Leak Cases that Remain Unresolved for More than Four or Six Months Due to Uncooperative Parties

HDB resolves most leak cases within two to four months.
Ten unresolved cases exceeded four months due to uncooperative upper-floor owners.
HDB uses legal action or forced entry as last resort, balancing cooperation with timely repairs.

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6 May 2026

Preventing Over-concentration of Quasi-commercial Activities in Residential Enclaves

URA weighs zoning, guidelines, and resident feedback when assessing uses.
No fixed thresholds exist for home-based or rental activities.
URA investigates complaints and works with agencies to preserve residential character.

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6 May 2026

Enforceable Measures against Pet Owners who Fail to Clean Up after Their Pets' Dirty Public Spaces in HDB Estates

MP asked if pet owners should face enforceable penalties for not cleaning pet urine in HDB estates.
Minister said no plans to mandate cleanup, urging civic-mindedness and watering down urine where practicable.

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6 May 2026

Reviewing Eligibility Age for Singles to Buy New HDB Flats

Single Singaporeans' housing needs for ages 25-34 raised for study and eligibility review.
Minister: HDB surveys regularly; minimum eligibility age for singles buying flats is under review.

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