Written answer by Ministry of National Development on number of applicants per HDB BTO block for first timer families and singles

Jan 9, 2023

Question No: 4038

Question by: Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis

To ask the Minister for National Development from 2018 to 2022, what is the annual number of applicants per HDB BTO flat for first-timer (i) family and (ii) single applicants.

Answer:

From 2018 to 3Q2022, the annual number of unique first-timer (FT) family applicants per 3-room and larger BTO flat allocated to them ranged from 1.9 to 3.3. Across the same time period, the annual number of unique FT single applicants per 2-room Flexi flat allocated to them ranged from 2.0 to 7.0. 

2        As 2R Flexi flats are less popular among FT families, some of the 2R Flexi flats allocated to FT families have subsequently been allocated to other buyer groups such as singles.

3        To meet the strong housing demand, we have launched more than 23,000 flats in 2022, and will launch up to 23,000 flats in 2023. We are also prepared to launch up to 100,000 flats in total from 2021-2025, if needed. MND and HDB will continue to monitor the demand closely, and make the necessary adjustments to meet the housing needs of Singaporeans, especially those seeking to buy their first homes.