HDB: Meaning for Singapore Citizens and PRs
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public-housing authority, responsible for planning and developing public housing and administering related housing programmes.
Key facts
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HDB flats are public housing and are subject to eligibility, ownership, occupancy and resale rules.
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Singapore citizens and permanent residents do not have identical access to HDB purchase schemes or grants.
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A household's composition, citizenship mix, age, income and existing property interests can affect eligibility.
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HDB rules should be checked for the specific flat type and transaction.
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HDB eligibility is separate from ICA's decision on a PR or citizenship application.
Related terms
Singapore Permanent Residence
Singapore permanent residence (PR) is an immigration status that lets a non-citizen reside in Singapore on a permanent basis and work without an employer-sponsored work pass.
Singapore Citizenship
Singapore citizenship is the legal status of being a Singapore citizen, with rights and obligations that differ from permanent residence, including passport, voting and National Service rules where applicable.
Central Provident Fund
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is Singapore's mandatory social-security savings system for eligible Singapore citizens and permanent residents, funded through employer and employee contributions and used for retirement, housing and healthcare purposes.