Ministry of National Development of the Republic of Singapore

10/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2026 20:12

Written answer by Ministry of National Development on HDB BTO affordability on per-square-foot basis in relation to incomes

Question No.: 3022

Question by: Mr Shawn Loh

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry measures HDB BTO affordability on a per-square-foot basis in relation to incomes; and (b) if so, how HDB BTO affordability has changed over the past 20 years for 4-room and 3-room flats, after factoring in smaller flat sizes.

Answer:

HDB flat size norms have not changed since 1997.

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