New Restrictions On Renting Hdb Flats Out To Foreigners

[therat 18]

http://www.singapolitics.sg/news/new-restrictions-renting-hdb-flats-out-foreigners

To prevent the formation of foreign enclaves in some HDB blocks and estates, the Government will implement a quota on the number of flats which can be rented out to foreigners.

This includes those here on work passes as well as permanent residents, but excludes Malaysians as they face less integration issues, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan in Parliament today during the debate for his ministry’s budget.

Responding to a call from West Coast GRC MP Foo Mee Har for a quota of 10 per cent to address her worry that foreign enclaves are sprouting, Mr Khaw said the ministry must do the analysis to see if 10 per cent is the appropriate quota, but that he agrees in principle on the need to impose one.

While the details of the new quota are being sorted out, HDB will halve the period of approval for new sub-letting arrangements to foreigners from three years to 18 months.

It will do the same for renewals of existing sub-letting arrangements to foreigners.

The new cap takes effect immediately, while the details of the quota will be announced when ready, he said.

[jsll 2]

So many changes lately.... Many measures are introduced one after another! Haiz~~~

[Adam Ng 0]

you may refer to hdb map services on restriction quota for renting out to foreigners

[Leah Lee 0]

now only can rent to 6 person be it 4/5 room

[Anqi 0]

I also heard that some of those industry worker cannot rent HDB. Correct me if I AM WRONG.

[Leah Lee 0]

my agent told me cannot rent to construction workers for sure

[Tabitha Loo 1]

think rent to family better, they will at least take care of your house

[Majed 1]

Not necessary. Really hard to say, I heard my friends told some family don't take care of your home at all.

[Elias Evph 3]

Now not only construction workers cant, marine, manufacturing sectors also cant. 

[Tabitha Loo 1]

ya since rental, the tenants wpnt care too la, but they must service aircons for sure

[Majed 1]

On 5/28/2020 at 12:44 AM, Elias Evph said:

Now not only construction workers cant, marine, manufacturing sectors also cant. 

Persons who wish to rent bedrooms must be:

• Singapore Citizens
• Singapore Permanent Residents
• Non-citizens legally residing in Singapore who are holders of Employment Passes, S Passes, Work Permits, Student Passes, Dependant Passes, or Long-Term Social Visit Passes. These passes must have a validity period of at least 6 months as at the date of application
  • Work Permit holders from the construction, marine and process sectors must be Malaysians
  • Tourists are not allowed to rent any HDB flat/ bedroom.

[Elias Evph 3]

good, well said. 

[Celine Chen 0]

Oh Ok, didn't know construction and Marine sectors!

[Elias Evph 3]

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[Tabitha Loo 1]

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