HDB to extend Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme until December

The Housing Development Board (HDB) will extend the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) voucher by six months until 31 December 2025.

HDB aims to support families renting from the open market whilst awaiting the completion of their new flats.

Eligible families will receive $300 per month on a reimbursement basis to defray rental costs during the support period. About 200 households will benefit from the extension.

To qualify, families must have booked an uncompleted flat from HDB’s sales exercises and have a household income of $7,000 and below.

With the ramp-up in PPHS supply to about 4,000 units by end-2025, the application rate for PPHS flats has declined significantly, to around three from over 20 in 2021.