Eligibility To Buy : Single Singapore Citizen Scheme
 

Single citizens who are 35 years old can buy a resale HDB flat for himself/herself under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme. There is no restriction on the flat type or location.

The eligibility conditions to buy a resale flat under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme are as follows:

CriteriaDetailed Description
CitizenshipYou must be a Singapore Citizen.
Age
Unmarried Person or Divorcees

You must be at least 35 years old (based on date of birth) when submitting your resale flat application.


Widowed Person or Orphan*

You must be at least 21 years old.

*An orphan buying a resale flat for himself/herself must not have another sibling who is below 35 years old and buying a flat separately under the:
    • Orphans Scheme,
    • Single Singapore Citizen Scheme, or
    • Joint Singles Scheme
Income CeilingThere is no income ceiling unless you are applying for CPF Housing Grant and/or an HDB Loan.
Ownership of Private Residential PropertyYou can own a private property (unless you are applying for the CPF Housing Grant and/or HDB loan). However, you must live in the HDB resale flat.
Ethnic Integration Policy and SPR QuotaProportion of your ethnic group and SPR quota (if applicable) has not reached the limit. Find out more about the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) and SPR Quota.


CPF Housing Grant

Under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme, if you are 35 years old and above, you may apply for the following CPF Housing Grant if you meet all the eligibility conditions:
Last Updated on 20 Apr 2010