Occupancy Limit of Six Foreign Workers for Non-purpose-built Accommodation

28 Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry plans to review the current occupancy limit of six foreign workers for all non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories, with the possibility of increasing the cap for housing based on the floor area of the accommodation.

Mr Desmond Lee: There are currently no plans to review occupancy limits for non-purpose-built accommodation that are not foreign worker dormitories. Occupancy limits are already differentiated based on the size of the accommodation. The occupancy limit for 1- and 2-room HDB flats is four unrelated persons, while the occupancy limit for 3-room and larger HDB flats, as well as private residential property is six unrelated persons.