Is there a possibility of ABSD reduction in 2026 and what are the factors involved?

Based on the current information available, there is no announced ABSD reduction for general property buyers in 2026.

The ABSD rates that have been in place since April 27, 2023 remain unchanged for individual buyers:

Current ABSD Rates for Individual Buyers:
- Singapore Citizens buying a second residential property: 20%
- Singapore Citizens buying third and subsequent properties: 30%
- Singapore Permanent Residents buying a first property: 5%
- Singapore Permanent Residents buying a second property: 30%
- Singapore Permanent Residents buying third and subsequent properties: 35%
- Foreigners buying any residential property: 60%

The most recent ABSD-related changes announced in March 2025 focused specifically on licensed housing developers undertaking complex projects. These changes extended the ABSD remission timelines for developers working on en bloc redevelopments, projects with complex technical requirements, and those adopting new construction technologies. These developer-focused revisions do not apply to individual property buyers.

Any potential ABSD reduction in 2026 would likely be announced through a Government budget statement or official Ministry of National Development announcement. Factors that could influence policy changes include:

- Economic conditions and property market trends
- Government objectives around housing affordability
- Population and demographic considerations
- Investment patterns in the residential market

For the latest updates on ABSD policy changes, monitor official Government announcements and EdgeProp Singapore's resources, as property taxation policies are periodically reviewed by the authorities.