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Do I need to return the resale levy for a second resale HDB property if I have received a subsidy for my first HDB
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The resale levy is designed to reduce the subsidy on the second subsidized flat, ensuring a fair allocation of public housing subsidies between first and second-timer citizen families. This also prioritizes first-timers with more urgent housing needs.
If the applicant previously bought a new flat from HDB, DBSS, or EC from a developer, or received a CPF Housing Grant, they may have to pay a resale levy when purchasing their next flat.
For Singles Grant recipients, they only need to pay half the resale levy amount when they subsequently form a family and buy a second subsidized flat.
Here is the resale levy amount for first subsidized flats sold on or after 3 March 2006:
| First Subsidised Housing Type | Households | Single Grant recipients |
| 2-room flat | $15,000 | $7,500 |
| 3-room flat | $30,000 | $15,000 |
| 4-room flat | $40,000 | $20,000 |
| 5-room flat | $45,000 | $22,500 |
| Executive flat | $50,000 | $25,000 |
| Executive Condominium | $55,000 | NA |
When and how payment is made:
| Flat Sale Timeline | Resale Levy Payment |
| First subsidised flat was disposed of after taking possession of the second subsidised flat | - Resale levy deducted from the sale proceeds upon the sale of the first subsidised flat - Any shortfall to be paid in cash |
| First subsidised flat was disposed of before taking possession of the second subsidised flat | - Resale levy paid in cash upon taking possession of the second subsidised flat |
For more detailed information, please refer to the specific sections under property finance and financial calculations.