Profile of Those who Apply to Rent Flat under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Minister for National Development what percentage of those who currently apply to rent a flat under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme are (i) married couples (ii) couples under the Fiancé/Fiancée Scheme and (iii) divorced or widowed parents with children respectively.

Mr Desmond Lee: The Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) is one of the housing options available for young families waiting for the completion of their BTO flats.

In 2020, HDB received 2,350 applications to rent a flat under PPHS. 66% of the applications were from married couples; 31% were from couples under the Fiancé/Fiancée Scheme; and the remaining 3% were from applicants who are divorced or widowed with children.