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Things to note for change in flat ownership (not through a sale) arising from divorce. Upon divorce, the Court may grant an order for either party to the divorce to take over the matrimonial flat. This party must meet the eligibility conditions to take over ownership of the flat.
- Flat and Grant Eligibility
Check out the eligibility conditions for buying a flat and...
- Helping Single Parent Households
Access to Housing Subsidies: Divorced and widowed persons...
- Flat and Grant Eligibility
May 8, 2023 · Check out the eligibility conditions for buying a flat and the CPF Housing Grants available for couples, families, seniors, and singles.
Access to Housing Subsidies: Divorced and widowed persons buying a new flat from HDB with their children can qualify for Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) , if they are first-timers. If they wish to buy a resale flat, they can qualify for the CPF Housing Grant and EHG.
- Housing Schemes Available to Divorcees
- Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme
- Purchasing A Resale Flat
- Housing Grants
- Renting A Flat
Since March 2018, divorcees can purchase or own a subsidised flat immediately upon ending their marriage. This is subject to the condition of fulfilling the eligibility criteria of purchasing such flats. Thus, you may consider either purchasing a new BTO flat under the Assistance Scheme for Second-Timers (ASSIST) or a resale flat. You may also appl...
While waiting for your BTO flat to be ready, you may rent a 3-room or 4-room flat under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS)to live in if you have no other housing options in the meantime. To qualify for the PPHS, all the conditions below have to be met: 1. You are a Singapore citizen and have another Singapore citizen or Singapore Perm...
In the alternative, you may purchase a resale flat. This is an option that will be available to you regardless of whether you have custody of your child.
Enhanced CPF Housing Grant
If you are buying an HDB flat for the first time and have not received any housing grant previously, you may be eligible to receive an Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) (Singles)of up to $40,000 when you purchase a new flat. The EHG (Singles) is applicable for those buying one of the following: 1. A 2-room Flexi BTO flat on 99-year leases in a non-mature estate 2. A 2-room Flexi BTO flats on a short lease 3. A resale flat (up to 5-room under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme, and all resale...
(If you are intending to purchase a new BTO flat under ASSIST) Staggered Downpayment Scheme
If you face financial constraints in paying the downpayment of your new BTO flat, you may rely on the Staggered Downpayment Scheme to pay your downpayment in 2 instalments. Half of the down payment is paid when you sign the Agreement for Lease, which is usually done within 4 months of booking a flat. The remaining amount is paid when you collect the key for your new flat. Please refer to Payment Structurefor the exact payment structure under the scheme. To qualify for the scheme, you must: 1....
(If you are intending to purchase a HDB resale flat) Proximity Housing Grant
You may also qualify for the Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) if you purchase an HDB resale flat to live with your parents or children, or within 4km of their HDB flat or private residential property. However, you will only be eligible for this grant if you have not received the PHG previously. There are 2 different categories that you may qualify for under this scheme: Family and Singles. The actual grant amount that you can receive will depend on the category that you are applying for, as well...
You may also consider renting a subsidised flat under the Public Rental Schemeif you are unable to either purchase a resale flat, or a BTO flat under the ASSIST scheme. The Public Rental Scheme can be further divided into the Family Scheme or the Joint Singles Scheme.
Oct 12, 2023 · The grant is available to eligible families who are purchasing a resale flat located within 4 km of their parents’ or child’s existing HDB flat or private residential property. The PHG provides a grant of up to $30,000, depending on the type of flat and the distance between the two flats.
- To sell your flat after a divorce, it must reach its Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) upon the divorce completion date. If it didn’t reach the MOP,...
- You and your ex-spouse should come to an agreement on what should happen to the property. If one spouse agrees to transfer their interest in the fl...
- Yes, unmarried persons can purchase resale HDB flats. There are certain criteria for single and married persons depending on which HDB scheme you w...
- There are some eligibility requirements for you to retain the flat. If you have custody over your child or children and you can't take on the home...
Feb 1, 2024 · For more information on buying your spouse’s share of the flat in the event of a divorce, you may wish to visit the HDB website. Should you wish to contact HDB for more details and clarifications, you can submit your enquiry through the HDB e-feedback form.
Apr 2, 2024 · There are various schemes to help divorcees buy or rent HDB flats. Housing grants may also be available. Read more about these schemes and check your eligibility for them in our other article on how divorcees can buy or rent HDB flats. What Happens to Your HDB Flat upon Annulment of Marriage (Instead of Divorce)?
