Criteria for Implementing Free Parking Scheme in New HDB Estates Such as Tengah

24 Dr Choo Pei Ling asked the Minister for National Development regarding the Free Parking Scheme (FPS) at HDB car parks on Sundays and Public Holidays (a) what is the current criteria for introduction of FPS in new HDB estates; (b) how Tengah compares with other new estates in terms of implementation progress; and (c) whether the Ministry can provide an update on the plans and indicative timeline for FPS in Tengah.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Free Parking Scheme (FPS) aims to promote social interaction and foster stronger family ties by providing free parking at suitable Housing and Development Board (HDB) car parks from 7.00am to 10.30pm on Sundays and public holidays.

HDB car parks are provided primarily to serve the parking needs of HDB residents. HDB will consider implementing FPS after the parking demand from the residents has stabilised and where there are sufficient parking lots to cater to residents’ needs and the expected increase in parking demand from visitors due to FPS.

HDB has been monitoring the parking demand at the new car parks in Tengah and has started to offer FPS at suitable car parks progressively from 1 February 2026.