Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on whether the Ministry will consider building a certain type of HDB flats to be used as ‘stock holding’ and can be used by young couples with kids while waiting for the completion of their BTO flats

Feb 2, 2021

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry: To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider the building of a certain type of HDB flats that can be used as ‘stock holding’ and which can be used by young couples with kids to set up their family home while waiting for their BTO flats to be completed. 

Answer:

There are various interim housing options available to young married couples with children who are waiting for their BTO flats to be completed. Most continue to stay with their families, while some choose to rent on the open market. For those who need further assistance, HDB already has in place the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) under which such couples can apply to rent a flat. Married couples with children enjoy priority in flat selection under the PPHS. 

We encourage flat buyers to take into account the lead time needed for the completion of their new flats, and consider the full range of housing options available to best meet their housing needs. Those who prefer to move in sooner can consider buying a resale flat, and tap on the various housing grants available for the purchase.