Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on ownership of HDB flat of deceased Singaporeans with foreign spouses and children
Oct 10, 2016
Mr Darryl David: To ask the Minister for National Development what happens to HDB flats that belong to
(a) a Singaporean with a foreign spouse who is not a PR or citizen should the Singaporean spouse pass away; and
(b) a Singaporean with a foreign spouse who is not a PR or citizen who has Singaporean children who are minors, should the Singaporean spouse pass away.
Answer:
A non-citizen spouse can retain the flat following the demise of the Singaporean spouse-owner if he/she becomes a Singaporean or permanent resident (PR) within a one-year period, or if he/she includes a Singaporean or PR family member who is at least 21 and satisfies the eligibility rules and conditions to own a flat.
If the non-citizen widow or widower has Singaporean children who are minors, HDB can consider exercising flexibility, on a case-by-case basis, for the flat to be held in trust by a Singaporean or PR trustee, on the condition that the flat is to be given to the Singaporean children when they reach 21 years old.