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HDB housing grants

By Winfred Quek · CEA R073319H · Singapore property glossary

What is HDB housing grants? HDB housing grants are CPF administered subsidies that reduce the cash and CPF needed for an HDB resale flat. The main ones are the Enhanced Housing Grant, up to S$120,000 for first timer households at or below S$9,000 monthly income, the Family Grant, up to S$80,000, and the Proximity Housing Grant, up to S$30,000, and eligible buyers can stack them.

The Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG) is the largest, up to S$120,000 for eligible first timer households with a monthly income at or below S$9,000, stepping down as income rises. The Family Grant adds up to S$80,000 for a 4 room flat or smaller, or up to S$50,000 for a 5 room flat or larger, for eligible first timer families buying resale.

The Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) rewards buying a resale flat with or near parents or a married child: up to S$30,000 for living together, up to S$20,000 for living near, with lower amounts for eligible singles. Crucially, the PHG stacks on top of the EHG and Family Grant rather than replacing them, so a family that claims the other two but overlooks the PHG can under claim by up to S$30,000.

Each grant carries its own eligibility test, the EHG in particular has a lower income ceiling than the others, so not every buyer qualifies for the full stack. All three grants apply to resale flats rather than a fresh BTO purchase.

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Winfred Quek is an Associate Marketing Consultant at Crestbrick Pte Ltd (CEA Licence No. L31010886H). CEA R073319H. This page is for general information only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Verify current figures with IRAS, HDB, CPF Board, or MAS before making any decision.

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