Written answer by Ministry of National Development on allowing 2-room HDB flat owners in financial difficulty to rent out bedrooms

Feb 4, 2025

Question No: 6459

Question by: Ms Poh Li San

To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider allowing owners of two-room HDB flats to rent out their bedrooms if they are unable to work and are in financial difficulties.

Answer:

Flat owners must reside in their Housing and Development Board (HDB)  flat when renting out spare bedroom(s) in their flat.  For 2-room HDB flats, as there is only one bedroom, there is no spare bedroom that can be rented out.

Nevertheless, we recognise that some 2-room HDB flat owners may need to rent out their bedroom, if they are facing financial hardship. HDB considers such appeals on a case-by-case basis and is prepared to grant approval, provided that the flat owners can demonstrate that they have made suitable living arrangements with potential tenants within the flat.