Allowing 2-Room HDB Flat Owners in Financial Difficulty to Rent Out Bedrooms

39 Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider allowing owners of two-room HDB flats to rent out their bedrooms if they are unable to work and are in financial difficulties.

Mr Desmond Lee: Flat owners must reside in their Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat when renting out spare bedroom(s) in their flat. For 2-room HDB flats, as there is only one bedroom, there is no spare bedroom that can be rented out.

Nevertheless, we recognise that some 2-room HDB flat owners may need to rent out their bedroom, if they are facing financial hardship. HDB considers such appeals on a case-by-case basis and is prepared to grant approval, provided that the flat owners can demonstrate that they have made suitable living arrangements with potential tenants within the flat.