Parliament sitting date: 16 September 2013
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the current number of applicants on the waiting list for HDB subsidised rental flats; and (b) when will this waiting list be cleared.
Mr Khaw Boon Wan : There are 1,900 registered applicants on the waiting list for public rental flats. On average, the applicants will be allocated a flat within 7.5 months. However, the actual waiting time for each applicant differs, depending on the zone selected, the choice of flat type, as well as the EIP quota for the block and the neighbourhood.
Source: Singapore Parliament Reports (Hansard)
