Allowing Single Unwed Parents to Qualify for Interim Housing while Waiting for Completion of New Flats

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether single unwed parents can qualify for interim housing under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) while they await the completion of their new flat; and (b) if not, why not.

Mr Desmond Lee: The supply of flats under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) is limited and depends on the availability of vacant flats, such as those in vacated blocks that are not immediately needed for redevelopment. The intent of the PPHS is to support marriage and parenthood and, in line with this, married couples are given priority under the scheme.

Single unwed parents who need interim housing while awaiting the completion of their new flat can approach HDB. HDB will assess their circumstances holistically and do its best to assist them.