Application to rent out the flat

Flat owners must obtain our approval before they can rent out their flat. They can submit their application through:

An administrative fee of $18 applies for each application.

If the flat owner is overseas during the rental period, a certified true copy of the Power of Attorney must be lodged with the High Court and submitted with the application. Please consult a solicitor to prepare the Power of Attorney according to our standard format.

Flat owners must inform HDB of any subsequent changes of any tenants’ particulars or when any of their tenants move out of the flat within 7 days of the occurrence. For inclusion of new proposed tenants, flat owners must obtain HDB’s approval before their new tenants may move into the flat.

The renewal of an existing rental approval is considered a new application, and will be re-assessed according to the policies and regulations.

Application to rent out bedrooms

Flat owners must obtain our approval through one of the following channels before they can rent out their bedroom(s):

They need to read and familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions for the renting out of bedrooms, before applying for the renting out of their bedrooms.

They need to provide their tenants’ particulars and other related details at the time of application. An administrative fee of $9 per bedroom applies for each application.

Flat owners must inform HDB of any subsequent changes of any tenants’ particulars or when any of their tenants move out of the flat within 7 days of the occurrence. For inclusion of new proposed tenants, flat owners must obtain HDB’s approval before their new tenants may move into the flat.

e-Services

Flat owners can access the following e-Services through MyHDB Page (log in with their Singpass and go to: My Flat > Purchased Flat > Renting Out):

Confirmation of eligibility for renting out of flat
- Flat owners may print the confirmation letter from MyHDB Page > My Flat > Purchased Flat > Renting Out > Renting Out of Whole Flat.
New application to rent out flat
Renewal application to rent out flat
Application for change of tenants/ tenants' particulars (for renting out of flat)
Application for termination of renting out of flat
Checking of rental record
Payment of administrative charge
- This is only for flat owners who have received in-principle approval to rent out their flat. Use this guide to set up your browser before payment via Visa/ Mastercard. Alternatively, you may make payment at an AXS station.
Commencement of renting out of bedrooms
Termination of renting out of bedrooms
Renewal of renting out of bedrooms
Change of tenants/ tenants’ particulars (for renting out of bedrooms)
Enquiry on tenants
- This allows flat owners to print HDB's confirmation letter showing the names of tenants registered at the flat. Alternatively, flat owners may use the ‘Enquiry on Authorised Tenants’ service to assure their tenants that they have been registered with HDB

Application Process for Renting Out a Flat or Bedrooms