Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on HDB rental and temporary housing offered for individuals undergoing divorce proceedings or division of matrimonial assets

Nov 4, 2020

Ms Yeo Wan Ling: To ask the Minister for National Development (a) in the past 12 months, how many rental or temporary housing has been offered for individuals undergoing divorce proceedings or a division of matrimonial assets; (b) whether HDB will consider a structured scheme to allow access to temporary housing or rental flats to individuals in such circumstances.

Answer:

From Oct 2019 to Sep 2020, HDB assisted about 50 individuals who were undergoing divorce with rental housing.  

Individuals who have commenced divorce proceedings can apply for rental housing. While matters such as care and control of the children and treatment of the matrimonial property may not be finalised until they receive an Interim or Final Judgment of divorce, HDB will consider the circumstances of each applicant, including their housing options and the needs of the children. HDB will assist them with rental housing if they have no other housing option and no family support. 

Those in very urgent need of housing can also seek help from MSF’s shelters while applying for an HDB rental flat.