Question No: 1115
Question by: Mr David Hoe

To ask the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether the Government will consider reintroducing larger-format HDB flats similar to executive or jumbo units, with eligibility restricted to families with or expecting young children, as a measure to encourage marriage and parenthood; and (b) what alternative approaches is the Government exploring to better meet the space needs of larger families.

Answer:

HDB offers 5-room and 3Gen flats with four bedrooms and three bathrooms to cater to the housing needs of larger and multi-generation families. Flat owners may also apply to combine two adjoining 3-room or smaller flats under the HDB Conversion Scheme.

In addition, the Third Child Priority Scheme provides priority allocation to eligible families with three or more children for up to 5% of flats offered in BTO and SBF exercises.

MND will continue to review our housing policies to meet the needs of different groups of Singaporeans, including households with more family members.