HDB | Living in an HDB Flat

Living in an HDB Flat

When you move into a flat, there are many things you need to know as an owner and an occupant. Read about them here.

Moving In

Once you have the keys to your HDB flat, you can look forward to moving into your home.

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Renovation

There are guidelines for renovations in HDB flats, and only contractors listed in the Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC) are permitted to conduct the works.

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For Our Seniors

Get an overview of the Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) scheme’s benefits and the monetisation options available to enhance your retirement funds.

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Home Maintenance

Learn how you can attend to maintenance and repair matters for your HDB flat.

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Fire Insurance

As long as you are servicing a housing loan from HDB, you must be covered by fire insurance from our appointed insurer.

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Sale of Recess Area

You can purchase the recess area outside your flat if it meets certain conditions.

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Keeping Pets

You may keep pets at home, as long as you can meet the guidelines.

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Changing Owners/ Occupiers

Find out the procedures for changing a flat's ownership or occupiers' details.

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My Neighbourhood

Want to know more about your neighbourhood? Explore the various amenities around your home and uncover a wealth of activities that you can do!

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Acquiring Private Property

Get an overview of the eligibility conditions and procedures for purchasing private residential property as an existing HDB flat owner.

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SERS and Upgrading Programmes

Through upgrading programmes and the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), we ensure your HDB environment and living experience are rejuvenated.

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Guidelines for carrying out a small-scale business from your flat

You can run a home business from your HDB flat if you meet the guidelines and your business does not disrupt the HDB residential ambience.

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Living in an HDB Flat

Moving In

Renovation

For Our Seniors

Home Maintenance

Fire Insurance

Sale of Recess Area

Keeping Pets

Changing Owners/ Occupiers

My Neighbourhood

Acquiring Private Property

SERS and Upgrading Programmes

Guidelines for carrying out a small-scale business from your flat