Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on occupancy cap for jumbo flat rental

Nov 20, 2018

Mr Ong Teng Koon: To ask the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider jumbo flats as a separate category from 4-room flats in setting the occupancy cap for renting out HDB flats.

Answer:

As HDB flats primarily serve to meet the housing needs of flat owners and their family members, there is no limit imposed on the number of family members who can live together in an HDB flat.

HDB only imposes an occupancy cap on flat owners who rent out their flat or bedrooms to unrelated persons.  The occupancy cap minimises dis-amenities caused by overcrowding in our public estates, and maintains a conducive living environment for all residents.

From 1 May 2018, the occupancy cap for 4-room and larger flats, including jumbo flats, was revised to 6 persons.  This is aligned to the occupancy cap for private residential properties of all sizes.

Nevertheless, should flat owners need to exceed the occupancy cap when renting out their flat or bedrooms, HDB may exercise flexibility based on the circumstances of each case.