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The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
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Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Role
Our Logo
HDB History and Towns
Organisation Structure
Achievements and Accolades
Research and Innovation
Careers
Scholarships and Internships
News & Publications
Events and Talks
Residential
About Us
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
e-Services
Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
Buying a Flat
Financing a Flat Purchase
Servicing Your HDB Housing Loan
Selling a Flat
Renting a Flat
Living in an HDB Flat
Shopping in Your Neighbourhood
Renting Out a Flat/ Bedroom
Season Parking
Community
About Us
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
e-Services
Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
HDB Community Week 2019
Creating Vibrant Places
Caring for Your Neighbours
Practising Eco-Living
Getting Involved
Community Publications
New and Upcoming Events
Business
About Us
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
e-Services
Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
Commercial
Industrial
Building Professionals (BGBiz)
Renovation Contractors
Land Developers and Land Users
Tenderers
Estate Agents & Salespersons
Car Parks
About Us
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
e-Services
Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
Types of HDB Car Parks
Car Park Signboards
Parking Lot Line Markings
Car Park Location Map
Parking Offences
Season Parking
Short-Term Parking
Car Parks for Business Activities
Parking@HDB
e-Services
About Us
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet changing needs and aspirations.
Residential
Whether you are buying, selling, or already living in an HDB flat, everything you need to know about residential properties is housed here.
Community
More than homes, our HDB towns are vibrant places to enjoy to the fullest. There is so much in place for you to bond with your neighbours and create an active and cohesive community.
Business
Get the information you need for any business involving HDB homes, properties, commercial spaces, or land under our management.
Car Parks
You can find out more about the types of HDB car parks, important car park information, and parking offences.
e-Services
Transact with us at your convenience. You can submit an application, submit an online enquiry, or make an appointment with us.
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Additional Measures to Ensure a Stable and SPM
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Published Date: 14 Jan 2013
The Government has announced on 11 January 2013 a comprehensive set of measures that aims to cool the private and public housing markets. These measures are calibrated to be tighter on property ownership for investment, as well as on foreign buyers. To discourage over-borrowing, financing conditions for housing have also been tightened. In addition, structural measures have been implemented to strengthen the policy intent of public housing and executive condominiums.
The following measures take effect on 12 January 2013:
Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates will be:
Raised between five and seven percentage points across the board.
Imposed on Permanent Residents (PRs) purchasing their first residential property and on Singaporeans purchasing their second residential property.
Loan-to-Value limits on housing loans granted by financial institutions (regulated by MAS) will be tightened for individuals who already have at least one outstanding loan, as well as to non-individuals such as companies.
Besides tighter Loan-to-Value limits, the minimum cash down payment for individuals applying for a second or subsequent housing loan will also be raised from 10% to 25%.
The following measures (with effect from 12 January 2013) are specific to public housing :
Tighter eligibility for loans to buy HDB flats:
MAS will cap the Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) for housing loans granted by financial institutions at 30% of a borrower’s gross monthly income.
iFor loans granted by HDB, the cap on the MSR will be lowered from 40% to 35%.
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) who own a HDB flat will be disallowed from subletting their whole flat.
SPRs who own a HDB flat must sell their flat within six months of purchasing a private residential property in Singapore.
An additional measure will take effect on 1 July 2013 to tighten the terms for granting HDB loans and the use of CPF funds for the purchase of HDB flats with remaining leases of less than 60 years.
The other measures include measures specific to new Executive Condominium developments and for the Industrial Property Market. You may refer to the Press Release for more information.
We would appreciate it if you could disseminate the information to your salespersons. Thank you.