Am I eligible for a 5-room HDB in Tampines?

Question

am i eligible for a 5-room hdb in tampines

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for a 5-room HDB flat in Tampines, you need to meet several criteria:

Citizenship and Residency

You must be a Singapore Citizen or include at least one Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident in your application.

Family Nucleus

Your application must include a family nucleus, which can be:
- A married couple
- A couple who are engaged to be married (under the Fiancé/Fiancée scheme, you must submit the marriage certificate within 3 months after the flat is issued)
- Parents and children
- Siblings (if you are orphans)

Income and Other Criteria

There is no specific income ceiling for buying a 5-room HDB flat, but you may be eligible for CPF housing grants if your income meets certain criteria.
You must not own any other HDB flat or private property, or have disposed of any within the last 30 months.

Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) and PR Quota

If you are a Singapore Permanent Resident, you need to comply with the EIP and PR quota. For non-Malaysian PRs, the PR quota limits the number of PR households in a block and neighbourhood.

First-Timer or Second-Timer

If you are a first-time buyer, you may have priority in the ballot and be eligible for more grants. Second-timers may face certain restrictions and lower grant amounts.

You can check the detailed eligibility criteria and apply through the HDB website or consult with an HDB officer for specific guidance tailored to your situation.

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