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Housing & estates

2,570 debates and bills about housing & estates

6 May 2026

Studies on Maintenance Complexities and Costs of Super-tall HDB Blocks

Maintenance and life-cycle costs are considered upfront in designing HDB blocks, including lifts, facades, materials.
Taller blocks cost more but have more households; S&CC, grants, and facade co-payments support councils.
Government will monitor finances and assess further funding support if needed.

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6 May 2026

Dispute Resolution for Complaints on Second-hand Smoke from Neighbours' Own Homes

NEA received about 600 neighbour smoking complaints in 2025; most stopped after advisories.
Government cautious about regulating home smoking due to privacy, but exploring new measures.
Minister agreed to strengthen messaging with HPB and HDB against smoking at balconies/windows.

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6 May 2026

Studying Negative Health Impact of Sustained Exposure to Second-hand Smoke from Neighbouring HDB Units on Children and Elderly

MOH confirms second-hand smoke harms health but has no plans to issue official guidelines.
MP seeks clear thresholds for harmful exposure duration to guide HDB smoking policies.
Minister says health impact is already considered, with enforcement under MSE/NEA's purview.

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6 May 2026

Inter-agency Coordination to Support Timely Deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure in New Housing Estates

Government on track to deploy 60,000 EV charging points by 2030, with 30,500 installed.
New BTO estates will get EV chargers from key collection, improving earlier access.
Tengah sees expanded charging deployment, with feedback shaping planning and coordination.

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6 May 2026

Safety Standards in Case of EV or EV Charger Fires at HDB Car Parks

HDB car parks meet SCDF Fire Code, including hose reels, ventilation, and fire engine access.
EV chargers must comply with Technical Reference 25 safety requirements.
LTA and SCDF review standards via a taskforce and train community responders.

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5 May 2026

Data on HDB Carparks Without EV Chargers and Access to Alternative Chargers

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5 May 2026

Ensuring Affordable Public EV Charging at HDB Carparks Through Energy Cost Monitoring and Safeguards

Ensure public EV charging at HDB carparks stays affordable for residents.
Monitor energy costs to prevent excessive charging fees.
Implement safeguards for fair, transparent pricing.

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5 May 2026

Implementing Singapore Standards SS 722 for Safer and Smarter EV Charging Systems in New Housing Estates

SS 722 streamlines approvals, enabling faster design and installation of EV chargers in new estates.
Standards improve charger reliability and reduce maintenance downtime.
New chargers must comply from October 2028, with a transition period until then.

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5 May 2026

Data on Prevalence of Playground Use Among Children and Efforts to Encourage More Playground Use

HDB and NParks use design frameworks and tropical-friendly materials to encourage playground use.
Five-yearly Sample Household Survey tracks usage; satisfaction among young families remains high.

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5 May 2026

Greater CPF Investment Flexibility for Members Reinvesting Capital Gains after Using Ordinary Account Funds for Housing

Minister confirms reinvestment of CPF OA sale proceeds within two months is exempt from the $20,000 balance threshold.
This applies even after housing purchases, but stock and gold investment limits remain due to risk.

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5 May 2026

Number of Residential Properties Purchased by Foreigners Following Increase in Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Rates in 2023

Foreigner private property purchases fell to 86 per quarter after 2023 ABSD hike.
Previous three-year average was 237 per quarter.
Government will monitor market and adjust measures for stability.

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5 May 2026

Support Measures for Town Councils amidst Rising Energy Costs

Government provides over $280 million yearly in grants to help Town Councils with costs.
Town Councils must manage finances prudently and adopt energy-saving measures like smart lighting.
West Coast-Jurong West pilot cut energy use by over 70%.

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5 May 2026

Effectiveness of Courier Hub Scheme in Reducing Parcel Sorting Activities at HDB Void Decks

Minister referred to a written reply on the Courier Hub Scheme's effectiveness.
Government will keep reviewing courier hubs and other last-mile parcel delivery solutions.

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5 May 2026

Utilisation Patterns of EV Chargers at HDB Car Parks and Factors Determining Increased Deployment of Such Chargers

EV charger utilisation at HDB car parks averaged 36% during peak hours; Tengah recorded the highest at 61%.
Deployment decisions factor in utilisation, electrical capacity, parking lot availability, and nearby charging options.

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5 May 2026

Addressing Concerns of High-rise Living Such As Lift Availability and Fire Safety with Increase of 60-storey HDB Blocks

Government builds 60-storey HDBs to intensify land use, ensuring lift availability via more lifts, zoning, and backup power.
Fire safety includes refuge floors every 20 storeys, wet rising mains, and two fire lifts for SCDF operations.
Elderly and mobility-impaired residents get support through SCDF-assisted community evacuation drills.

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5 May 2026

Changes over Past Five Years in Waiting Time from First Unsuccessful BTO Application to Eventual Key Collection

COVID delays added three to nine months, but all affected projects completed by January 2025.
Median projected waiting time for 2025 launches is 47 months; 2026-2027 around three to four years.

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5 May 2026

Considering Proximity to Child's Enrolled School When Assigning Flats under Public Rental and Parenthood Provisional Housing Schemes

HDB cannot guarantee proximity to child's school; applicants select from available vacancies.
HDB and MOE align relocation exercises with school transfer cycles to minimize disruption.
ComLink+ family coaches assist public rental households with children's education transitions.

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5 May 2026

Personal Explanation

Jamus Lim retracted his earlier claim that HDB prioritizes car park revenue over community gardens.
He clarified HDB weighs parking demand and forgone space, not revenue.
Senior Minister Sun accepted his correction.

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8 Apr 2026

LTA Data Metrics to Determine EV Charging Point Adequacy in Bidadari Estate's HDB Carparks

LTA uses data metrics to assess EV charging point adequacy in Bidadari.
Bidadari’s slow chargers are 40% utilized, higher than national average.
More slow chargers planned; fast-charging hub to be added with infrastructure upgrades.

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8 Apr 2026

Revision of Lease Conditions for Essential Service Businesses in HDB and Private-owned Shops

HDB ensures access to essential services through comprehensive planning, not lease conditions.
Partnerships with agencies allocate space for healthcare, social enterprises, and community services.
Private shops' usage determined by market negotiations; government incentivizes community facilities.

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