Rates and thresholds change. The current figures are kept in one place: the Singapore property rules reference.
What are the rules in one table?
| Rule | What URA says |
|---|---|
| Minimum stay | All occupants must fulfil a minimum stay of 3 consecutive months |
| Short term accommodation | Not allowed, for example renting on a daily or weekly basis |
| Occupancy cap, under 90 sqm | 6 unrelated persons per property |
| Occupancy cap, 90 sqm or more, from 22 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2028 | Up to 8 individuals, if the owner registers and pays the $20 fee |
| Registering tenants | Not necessary with URA for private properties |
Who counts towards the cap?
The cap is on unrelated persons, meaning anyone who is not part of the same family unit. Domestic helpers are treated as part of the same family unit. The cap also applies to tenants who sublet, and the property owner must make sure the tenants follow the rules. Owners can be liable for infringements at their properties.
Illustration: a 75 sqm unit is limited to 6 unrelated persons, and the relaxation does not help because the unit is under 90 sqm. A 105 sqm unit can host up to 8 individuals, but only after the owner registers. Without that registration the 6 person cap applies.
Conditions for the higher cap of 8
- The property is already approved for residential use.
- It has a minimum lot or strata area of 90 sqm, which the owner can check on the Singapore Land Authority's e service.
- No earlier registration for the relaxation on that property was cancelled in the last 12 months, or a shorter period URA specifies in writing.
- For an executive condominium, the HDB minimum occupation period has already been fulfilled.
URA says the registration is cancelled and the authorisation ceases if more than 8 individuals live there or if the extra occupancy creates serious nuisance, and further enforcement may follow.
What about registering tenants, and HDB flats?
URA says it is not necessary to register the names of occupants with URA for private properties, but owners should check whether their MCST by laws require it. Registration of foreign workers' residential addresses is handled by the Ministry of Manpower. HDB flats follow HDB's own tenancy rules instead. See renting out an HDB flat or a room for those.
Sources and references
Official sources, checked on 3 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum rental period for a private home?
URA says all occupants must fulfil a minimum stay duration of 3 consecutive months.
Can I rent my condo out on a daily or weekly basis?
No. URA says you are not allowed to rent out your property for use as Short Term Accommodation, for example on a daily or weekly basis.
How many tenants can live in a private home?
Properties smaller than 90 sqm are capped at 6 unrelated persons. Larger properties of at least 90 sqm can house up to 8 individuals under a temporary relaxation, if registered.
Does the 8 person relaxation apply automatically?
No. Owners of eligible properties must register and pay a $20 registration fee first.
Do I need to register my tenants with URA?
URA says it is not necessary for private properties. Check your MCST by laws for any local requirement.
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