<p>HDB blocks built decades ago were not provided with complete lift access, however, under the LUP now, older HDB blocks are upgraded to provide direct lift access through the upgrading of existing lifts. New lift shafts and lifts will be provided where technically and economically feasible.</p>


What is the LUP?

<h4>Singapore citizen households</h4>
<p>All flat owners who stand to benefit from the lift upgrading will need to pay the upgrading costs.</p>
<p>With the Government subsidising a large portion of the cost and the Town Council paying a portion of the remainder, flat owners will only need pay up to a maximum of $3,000 (subject to GST). The actual cost will depend on the flat type and block configuration. </p>
<h4>Singapore permanent resident households </h4>
<p>Singapore permanent resident households need to pay the full upgrading cost, without subsidies. However, if any flat owner obtains Singapore Citizenship within one year from the date of billing, they can be reimbursed with the upgrading subsidy. They can also convert the interest scheme of their instalment payment plan from our market interest rate to a concessionary interest rate.</p>
<p>Find out more about these schemes:</p>
<ul>
    <li><a href="/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/pay-upgrading-cost/subsidies-and-financial-assistance-measures">Reimbursement of the upgrading subsidy</a></li>
    <li><a href="/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/pay-upgrading-cost/change-repayment-period-or-convert-interest-rate">Conversion of interest rate</a> (if the upgrading cost is currently paid via monthly instalments)</li>
</ul>

Cost and subsidy

<h3>Step 1: Identifying HDB blocks that require lift upgrading</h3>
<p>When selecting blocks for lift upgrading, we take into account:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Age of the block</li>
    <li>Residents&rsquo; needs</li>
    <li>Technical viability</li>
    <li>Cost</li>
</ul>
<h3>Step 2: Polling by the residents within the identified HDB flat</h3>
<p>If your precinct is selected for the LUP:</p>
<ul>
    <li>A poll will be conducted</li>
    <li>An exhibition will be held during the polling exercise to display lift upgrading proposals and plans</li>
    <li>All eligible Singapore citizen households must poll to indicate whether each flat owner is in favour of the LUP
    <ul>
        <li>Eligible households are those that have at least one flat owner holding Singapore citizenship</li>
    </ul>
    </li>
</ul>
<p>For lift upgrading to proceed in your block, at least 75% of your block&rsquo;s eligible Singapore citizen households must vote in favour of the programme.</p>
<h3>Step 3: Proceeding with lift upgrading</h3>
<p>Lift construction typically involves detection and diversion works, micro-piling, lift shaft installation, and upgrading of existing lifts.</p>
<h3>Services detection and diversion works</h3>
<p>Before construction for a new lift begins, we will work with the various service agencies to detect and divert existing underground cables and pipes, to make way for the new lift shaft. The diversion works will last about 6 months to a year. During this time, slight disruption to water, electricity, gas, and telephone services is expected because of the need to reconnect these services.</p>
<p><strong><img alt="Lift upgrading programme" height="187" width="315" src="/-/media/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/lift-upgrading-programme-lup/lift-upgrading-programme-1.jpg" /></strong></p>
<h3>Micro-piling</h3>
<p>To support the new lift shaft, piling may be carried out. Micro-piling machines that are relatively quiet are used to reduce disturbance to residents.</p>
<p><img alt="Lift upgrading programme" height="187" width="315" src="/-/media/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/lift-upgrading-programme-lup/lift-upgrading-programme-2.jpg" /></p>
<h3>Lift shaft installation</h3>
<p>Lift shaft installation is done using either precast components or steel. Initially, the lift shaft components are hoisted using lift cranes. A mobile working platform will then be erected next to the new lift shaft to facilitate jointing and painting the precast components. Installation can be carried out faster for steel shafts as their lighter weight enables them to be jointed in stacks of three or four floors. For a typical high-rise HDB block, the lift shaft can be installed in one day. Safety precautions will be taken during each installation.</p>
<p>Next, lift parts will be installed, along with architectural, mechanical, and electrical works. The new lift will be rigorously tested before it becomes available for public use.</p>
<p>About one year is needed from the start of piling, to the time the lift becomes operational.</p>
<p>Here are some images showing precast lift shaft installation and steel lift shaft installation:</p>
<p><img alt="Lift upgrading programme" height="187" width="315" src="/-/media/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/lift-upgrading-programme-lup/lift-upgrading-programme-3.jpg" /><br />
Precast lift shaft installation.</p>
<p><img alt="Lift upgrading programme" height="187" width="315" src="/-/media/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/lift-upgrading-programme-lup/lift-upgrading-programme-4.jpg" /><br />
Steel lift shaft installation.</p>
<h3>Upgrading of existing lifts</h3>
<p>Once the new lift is operational, we will begin upgrading the existing lifts. This usually takes around nine months, and one of the existing lifts may be permanently shut down.</p>
<p>In general, after upgrading, you will enjoy faster lifts with improved lighting.</p>
<p>This infographic summarises what goes on in an LUP.</p>
<p><img alt="What goes on in LUP" height="1509" width="726" src="/-/media/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/lift-upgrading-programme-lup/what-goes-on-in-lup.jpg" /></p>
<h3>Step 4: Paying your upgrading cost</h3>
<p>You can read more on <a href="/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/pay-upgrading-cost">how you can pay your upgrading cost</a>, as well as the types of <a href="/managing-my-home/upgrading-and-redevelopment/pay-upgrading-cost/subsidies-and-financial-assistance-measures">financial assistance</a> available.</p>

How does the LUP work?

<p>Your household may be eligible for the LHG if you:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Have mobility reasons or medical conditions affecting mobility, and</li>
    <li>Do not have direct lift access, and</li>
    <li>Live in a block where the Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP) is not feasible or has been offered partial solutions or half-landing solutions, or where LUP polling has failed.</li>
</ul>
<p>Eligible Singaporean families and single Singapore Citizens will receive the LHG of up to<span> $80,000 and $40,000 respectivel</span>y, to buy either a resale flat or a new flat from HDB with direct lift access.</p>
<p><span>To qualify for the full LHG </span><span>amount, the</span><span> alternative flat with direct lift access must have sufficient remaining lease to cover the youngest buyer and spouse/ fianc&eacute;(e) to the age of 95 and above. Otherwise, the grant amount will be pro-rated.</span></p>
<p>If you or your household members have mobility reasons or medical conditions affecting mobility, and urgently need direct lift access, you may approach your managing HDB Branch for assistance. You will need to produce one of the following documents to certify the medical conditions or mobility reasons:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Doctor&rsquo;s certification that the person is wheelchair-bound or has difficulty navigating stairs due to prolonged illness</li>
    <li>Functional Assessment Report certifying that the person as having mobility difficulties or require mobility assistance</li>
</ul>
<p class="Footnote">*Note: A Functional Assessment Report assesses a person&rsquo;s need for assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (&ldquo;ADLs&rdquo;). It must be endorsed by a qualified assessor such as a Singapore Medical Council fully registered doctor.</p>

Lift access Housing Grant 

Destination Page

Intent Landing Page

App Route

Upcoming polling

<p>Subscribe to <a href="https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BF08CESS/Index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HDB e-Alerts</a> to receive email notifications when a newly upgraded
precinct is scheduled for billing. For precincts that are still undergoing upgrading, billing is not
expected to take place within the next 3 months (subject to change).</p>
<p>These precincts are scheduled for billing in the coming months:</p>
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            Precinct
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            Branch In Charge
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            Scheduled Billing Date
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            <td>Blk 128 Pasir Ris Street 11</td>
            <td>Pasir Ris</td>
            <td>20 July 2025</td>
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            <td>Blk 232 &amp; 233 Bain Street</td>
            <td>Sims Drive</td>
            <td>20 October 2025</td>
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<p>Disclaimer:</p>
<p>You will only need to pay the lift upgrading cost after the upgrading works in the precinct are completed and
if you are the flat owner at the date of billing. Billing will only occur after the upgrading costs for
the precinct and the flat owners' share of the upgrading costs are finalised.</p>
<p>The time frame provided is an estimate and the information does not take into account any change that may
occur subsequently. Please check with HDB on the exact billing date and if the information provided
herein applies to your circumstances.</p>
<p>Your use of and/or reliance on all or any part of the information relating to the Lift Upgrading Programme
contained in the HDB InfoWEB (the &ldquo;Content&rdquo;) is subject to your full acceptance of the <a href="/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a>&nbsp;of the
HDB InfoWEB.</p>
<p>To seek clarification of the Content, please visit <a href="/">www.hdb.gov.sg</a> to
obtain HDB's contact details.</p>