Number of Families and Couples Renting under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme and Those in Arrears

16 Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the number of families and couples who are renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme currently; and (b) what is the number and percentage of this group who are in arrears.

Mr Lawrence Wong: There are about 630 households currently renting under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme, or PPHS, as at end January 2020. Among these households, about 7% of them are in arrears.

For PPHS households in arrears, HDB will work with them on an instalment plan to repay their arrears, or to move to a flat with lower rent, according to their budget. Those in financial hardship can also be referred to MSF's Social Service Office for financial assistance.