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

17 Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for National Development what criteria does HDB use when classifying estates as "mature" or "non-mature" and whether these criteria are 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 and Sale of Balance Flats exercises, the estate classifications of the flats on offer are stated in the Housing and Development Board’s press releases and e-sales brochures.