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HIP is a subsidised programme to address common maintenance problems of flats built up to 1997, such as spalling concrete and ceiling leakage. You can choose from Essential, Optional and EASE improvements to enhance your flat's safety, comfort and accessibility.
Dec 6, 2022 · HIP is a subsidised programme for HDB flats built up to 1997 to enhance safety and comfort. It comprises essential, optional and EASE improvements that residents can choose from.
- Components of HIP. There are three main components of HIP: Essential Improvements These are done for public health and safety, or technical reasons. They include repairing spalling concrete and structural cracks, as well as replacing pipe sockets with an elderly-friendly clothes drying rack.
- Optional improvements are heavily subsidised by the Government. For Singapore Citizen households, the essential improvements are fully paid for by the Government.
- The duration. The upgrading works in each flat will take 10 days or less, depending on the improvements selected. But do note that no work will be done on Sundays!
- The experience. Dust and noise. To minimise dust and noise, a dust and noise screen will be erected before hacking. The hacking tools used will come with a heavy dust extraction unit and a small breaker will be used to reduce noise.
Jul 28, 2024 · The Ministry of National Development (MND) and Housing & Development Board (HDB) have selected over 53,000 HDB flats for upgrading, in the latest selection of the Home Improvement Programme (HIP).
HDB has in place several upgrading programmes to improve your home, lifts, and neighbourhood.
Apr 2, 2023 · Learn about the HIP, a Government-funded scheme to upgrade essential and optional features of HDB flats built before 1986. Find out the latest updates on the programme, the eligibility criteria, the subsidies and the new elderly-friendly fittings.
Nov 7, 2018 · HIP is a Government initiative to upgrade HDB flats twice during their 99-year lease. Learn about the essential, optional and elderly-friendly improvements, the costs, the duration, the experience and the process of HIP.
