Written Answer by MND on plans to review occupancy limit of six foreign workers for non-purpose-built accomodation

Feb 6, 2023

Question by: Mr Yip Hon Weng

To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry plans to review the current occupancy limit of six foreign workers for all non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories, with the possibility of increasing the cap for housing based on the floor area of the accommodation.

Answer:

          There are currently no plans to review occupancy limits for non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories. Occupancy limits are already differentiated based on the size of the accommodation. The occupancy limit for one- and two-room HDB flats is four unrelated persons, while the occupancy limit for three-room and larger HDB flats, as well as private residential property is six unrelated persons.