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<h2>How the BTO process works</h2>
<p>The <a href="/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/finding-a-new-flat/types-of-flats">flat types</a> offered are Community Care
Apartments, 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room and 3Gen flats, where applicable. You may apply for your preferred flat type and town, and a
computer balloting will be conducted to determine whether your flat application is successful.</p>
<p>First-timer families enjoy higher priority for BTO flats. Couples comprising a first-timer and second-timer are
treated as first-timer families with the same <a href="/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/process-for-buying-a-new-flat/application/priority-schemes?anchor=privileges">priority benefits and
privileges</a>.</p>
<p>Here is an overview of the BTO process:</p>
<p><img alt="Overview of BTO process" src="/-/media/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/process-for-buying-a-new-flat/modes-of-sales/Overview-of-BTO-process.png" class="RTE_InfographicImage" /></p>
<h2>Distribution of flat supply</h2>
<p>More flats are allocated to first-timer families as they have a more pressing need for a home.</p>
<p>For seniors, at least 40% (minimum of 100 units per project) of the public flat supply of 2-room Flexi flats across
Standard, Plus and Prime projects are set aside for them. Within this, half in Standard and Plus projects, and a
quarter in Prime projects, are set aside for eligible seniors applying under the Senior Priority Scheme (SPS) (near
existing home<sup>[1]</sup>) or Family Care Scheme (FCS) (Proximity). Any unused seniors&rsquo; quota will be
distributed among the other non-senior households.</p>
<p class="Footnote">[1] For seniors applying a 2-room Flexi flat that is within 4 km of their owner-occupied
property (either HDB flat or private residential property).</p>
<p>For second-timer families, up to 20% of the public flat supply will be set aside for them. If there are more
second-timer families than the flat supply set aside for them, not all of them will be successful in their flat
application.</p>
<h4>BTO flat distribution for non-seniors for Standard flats</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="2">Flat Type</th>
            <th colspan="3">First-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="3">Second-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">First-timer Singles<sup>[4]</sup></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>FPPS<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>ASSIST</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>2-room Flexi<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[5]</sup></span></td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>35%</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3-room</td>
            <td>40%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>4-room and bigger</td>
            <td>40%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p>FPPS <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme<br />
FCS (Proximity) <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family Care Scheme (Proximity)<br />
ASSIST <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Assistance Scheme for Second-Timers (Divorced/Widowed Parents)</p>
<p class="Footnote">[2] Within the FPPS quota, first priority is given to FT(PMC)s who apply for a 4-room or
smaller flat in Standard projects.<br />
[3] Within the FCS (Proximity) quota, first priority is given to applicants who apply for a flat to live with their
parents/ child. <br />
[4] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens aged 35 or above who are married to a non-resident spouse.<br />
[5] For 2-room Flexi flats, the allocation quota will be among the non-senior public supply.</p>
<h4>BTO flat distribution for non-seniors for Plus flats</h4>
<table style="table-layout: auto; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="2">Flat Type</th>
            <th colspan="3">First-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">Second-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">First-timer Singles<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[4]</sup></span></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>FPPS</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[3]</sup></span></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[3]</sup></span></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[3]</sup></span></th>
            <th>Others</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>2-room Flexi<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[5]</sup></span></td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>35%</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3-room and bigger</td>
            <td>40%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p>FPPS <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme<br />
FCS (Proximity) <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family Care Scheme (Proximity)</p>
<p class="Footnote">[3] Within the FCS (Proximity) quota, first priority is given to applicants who apply for a
flat to live with their parents/ child.<br />
[4] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.<br />
[5] For 2-room Flexi flats, the allocation quota will be among the non-senior public supply.</p>
<h4>BTO flat distribution for non-seniors for Prime flats</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="2">
            Flat Type
            </th>
            <th style="padding: 6px;" colspan="3">First-timer Families</th>
            <th style="padding: 6px;" colspan="2">Second-timer Families</th>
            <th style="padding: 6px;" colspan="2">First-timer Singles<sup>[4]</sup></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>FPPS</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[3]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>2-room Flexi<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[5]</sup></span></td>
            <td>10%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>7%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>13%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>45%</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3-room and bigger</td>
            <td>40%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>7%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p>FPPS <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme<br />
FCS (Proximity) <span style="text-align: justify;">&ndash;&nbsp;</span>Family Care Scheme (Proximity)</p>
<p class="Footnote">[3] Within the FCS (Proximity) quota, first priority is given to applicants who apply for a
flat to live with their parents/ child.<br />
[4] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.<br />
[5] For 2-room Flexi flats, the allocation quota will be among the non-senior public supply.</p>
<h4>Allocation of ballot chances</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th>Household Status</th>
            <th>No. of Ballot Chances</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>First-Timer (Parents &amp; Married Couples) [FT(PMC)]</td>
            <td>3</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Other first-timer families/ couples</td>
            <td>2</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Second-timer families</td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Seniors</td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>First-timer singles<sup>[4]</sup></td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p class="Footnote">[4] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.</p>
<h4>Additional ballot chances after 2 unsuccessful applications</h4>
<p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align: justify; color: #383838;">All first-timer families, including FT(PMC)s, will get 1 additional chance for every subsequent BTO application for a Standard flat, after they have been unsuccessful for 2 or more BTO applications (as a first-timer family) for Standard flats</span>.</p>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="3"><strong>No. of Previous Unsuccessful BTO Applications for Standard
            Flats</strong></th>
            <th colspan="2"><strong>Typical Chances</strong></th>
            <th rowspan="2">
            <strong>Additional Chances</strong><br />
            <br />
            <strong>(<span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span>1 for every BTO application for Standard flats after 2
            unsuccessful BTO applications for Standard flats)</strong>
            </th>
            <th colspan="2"><strong>Total Chances</strong></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th><strong>FT(PMC)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>Non-FT(PMC)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>FT(PMC)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>Non-FT(PMC)</strong></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th><strong>(a)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>(b)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>(c)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>(a) + (c)</strong></th>
            <th><strong>(b) + (c)</strong></th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>0 or 1</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>0</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>2</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>1</td>
            <td>4</td>
            <td>3</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>5</td>
            <td>4</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>4</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td>3</td>
            <td>5</td>
            <td>4</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p class="Footnote">Note: The number of ballot chances will be capped at 5 for FT(PMC)s and 4 for non-FT(PMC)
first-timer families.</p>
<p>Additional chances are not given for applications for Plus and Prime BTO flats as the flat supply is limited.</p>

Build-To-Order (BTO)

<h2>How the SBF process works</h2>
<p>A SBF exercise offers a wide range of flat types, locations, and prices. The <a href="/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/finding-a-new-flat/types-of-flats">flat types</a> offered are Community Care
Apartments, 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, Executive flats, and 3Gen flats, where applicable. The flats are usually under construction,
near completion or completed.</p>
<p>There is often strong interest in SBF flats, and the chances of getting a flat may be slim. For a better chance to
secure a flat, please apply for a BTO flat with lower application rates, such as those with an application rate of around 1 or lower.</p>
<p>First-timer families enjoy higher priority for SBF flats. Couples comprising a first-timer and second-timer are
treated as first-timer families with the same <a href="/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/process-for-buying-a-new-flat/application/priority-schemes?anchor=privileges">priority benefits and
privileges</a>.</p>
<p>Here is an overview of the SBF process:</p>
<p><img alt="Overview of SBF process" src="/-/media/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/process-for-buying-a-new-flat/modes-of-sales/Overview-of-SBF-process.png" class="RTE_InfographicImage" /></p>
<h2>Distribution of flat supply</h2>
<p>More flats are allocated to first-timer families as they have a more pressing need for a home.</p>
<p>For seniors, at least 40% of the public flat supply of 2-room Flexi flats across Standard, Plus and Prime projects
are set aside for them. Within this, half in Standard and Plus projects, and a quarter in Prime projects, are set
aside for eligible seniors applying under the Senior Priority Scheme (SPS) (near existing home<sup>[1]</sup>) or
Family Care Scheme (FCS) (Proximity). Any unused seniors&rsquo; quota will be distributed among the other non-senior
households.</p>
<p class="Footnote"><span>[1] For seniors applying a 2-room Flexi flat that is within 4 km of their
owner-occupied property (either HDB flat or private residential property).</span></p>
<p>For second-timer families, up to 5% of the public flat supply are set aside for them. If there are more second-timer
families than the flat supply set aside for them, not all of them will be successful in their flat application.</p>
<h4>SBF flat distribution for non-seniors for Standard and Plus flats</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; overflow-wrap: break-word;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="2">Flat Type</th>
            <th colspan="3">First-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">Second-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">First-timer Singles<sup>[3]</sup></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>FPPS</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>2-room Flexi<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[4]</sup></span></td>
            <td>55%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3-room and bigger</td>
            <td>60%</td>
            <td>30%</td>
            <td>5%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p>FPPS &ndash; Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme<br />
FCS (Proximity) &ndash; Family Care Scheme (Proximity)</p>
<p class="Footnote">[2] Within the FCS (Proximity) quota, first priority is given to applicants who apply for a
flat to live with their parents/ child.<br />
[3] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.<br />
[4] For 2-room Flexi flats, the allocation quota will be among the non-senior public supply.</p>
<p>The distribution for Standard flats will apply to non-Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) flats launched before the
October 2024 BTO exercise, when these units are offered for sale in SBF exercises.</p>
<h4>SBF flat distribution for non-seniors for Prime flats</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; overflow-wrap: break-word;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th rowspan="2">Flat Type</th>
            <th colspan="3">First-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">Second-timer Families</th>
            <th colspan="2">First-timer Singles<sup>[3]</sup></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>FPPS</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
            <th>FCS (Proximity)<sup>[2]</sup></th>
            <th>Others</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>2-room Flexi<span style="font-size: 13px;"><sup>[4]</sup></span></td>
            <td>55%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>15%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>1%</td>
            <td>4%</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>3-room and bigger</td>
            <td>60%</td>
            <td>20%</td>
            <td>15%</td>
            <td>2%</td>
            <td>3%</td>
            <td>NA</td>
            <td>NA</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p>FPPS &ndash; Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme<br />
FCS (Proximity) &ndash; Family Care Scheme (Proximity)</p>
<p class="Footnote">[2] Within the FCS (Proximity) quota, first priority is given to applicants who apply for a
flat to live with their parents/ child.<br />
[3] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.<br />
[4] For 2-room Flexi flats, the allocation quota will be among the non-senior public supply.</p>
<p>For 3-room and bigger flats, if there are fewer than 20 units available for public application, all of the flats will
be set aside for first-timer families. Second-timer families will be invited to book a flat only if there are
remaining flats after all first-timer families have been invited to book a flat.</p>
<p>The distribution for Prime flats will apply to PLH flats launched before the October 2024 BTO exercise, when these
units are offered for sale in SBF exercises.</p>
<h4>Allocation of ballot chances</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; overflow-wrap: break-word;">
    <thead>
        <tr>
            <th>Household Status<br />
            </th>
            <th>No. of Ballot Chances</th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td>First-Timer (Parents &amp; Married Couples) [FT(PMC)]</td>
            <td>3</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Other first-timer families/ couples</td>
            <td>2</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Second-timer families</td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Seniors</td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>First-timer singles<sup>[3]</sup></td>
            <td>1</td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
<p class="Footnote">[3] Also applicable to Singapore Citizens <span style="color: #212529;">aged 35 or above who are&nbsp;</span>married to a non-resident spouse.</p>
<p>Additional chances are not given for applications for SBF exercises as the flat supply is limited.</p>

Sale of Balance Flats (SBF)

<p>Here is an overview of the process:</p>
<p><img src="/-/media/buying-a-flat/bto-sbf-and-open-booking-of-flats/process-for-buying-a-new-flat/modes-of-sales/Open-booking-of-flats---May-2023.png" alt="Open booking of flats - May 2023" class="RTE_InfographicImage" /></p>
<p>To allow time for the preparation work, online applications will be suspended prior to each inject of fresh supply of flats or when all the flats are booked. To be notified of the upcoming sales exercises, please <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BF08CESS/Index.jsp" target="_blank" title="subscribe to HDB eAlerts">subscribe to HDB eAlerts</a>.</p>

Modes of Sale

Next steps

Application for a New Flat

Booking of Flat

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