Criteria for Classification of HDB Estates as Mature or Non-mature

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for National Development what criteria does HDB use when classifying estates as 'mature' or 'non-mature' and whether this criteria is made known to the public.

Mr Lawrence Wong: Non-mature towns/estates refer to those where there is more land available for public housing development, whereas mature towns/estates are usually those with limited land for public housing development.

To guide applicants in Build-To-Order (BTO) and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercises, the estate classifications of the flats on offer are stated in the HDB’s press releases and e-sales brochures.