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More elderly residents and childless couples secure interim housing as HDB expands schemes 

Applications from elderly residents and couples without children for interim housing increased over the past three years, with HDB assisting 59 couples and 107 elderly households. Minister Desmond Lee cited expanded schemes like PPHS and Shorter Waiting Time flats as key efforts to address growing demand.

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02...s-schemes/

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More Elderly Residents and Childless Couples Secure Interim Housing as HDB Expands Schemes
 
Source: The Online Citizen, February 5, 2025
 
Author: Not Specified
 
Article Summary:
 
Theme: This article reports on the increasing demand for interim housing among elderly residents and childless couples in Singapore, and the Housing Development Board's (HDB) efforts to address this growing need.
 
Core Points:
 
- The article highlights the rise in applications for interim housing from both elderly residents and childless couples over the past three years.
 
- HDB has provided interim housing assistance to 59 childless couples and 107 elderly households.
 
- Minister for National Development Desmond Lee attributed this increase to expanded housing schemes such as the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) and Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats.
 
- The PPHS scheme has been expanded from 800 units in 2021 to over 2,000 units in early 2025, with plans to further increase the supply to 4,000 units by the end of 2025.
 
- HDB has also expanded the offering of SWT flats, which have waiting periods of fewer than three years, as part of its efforts to address growing housing demand.
 
- While HDB continues to enhance its rental schemes and reduce waiting times, the limited availability of subsidized rental housing requires prioritising those most in need.
 
Phenomenon: The article focuses on the phenomenon of increasing demand for interim housing among elderly residents and childless couples, highlighting the specific measures taken by HDB to address this growing need.

[p1acebo]

I am sure there is a flaw with the article.  Why is there a need to mention “childless” couples?  A couple by itself is already considered by HDB as a family nucleus, no need for children to come into the picture for consideration

[ysh02]

So no children don"t need big flat . How to apply used up the two chances now retired ? Please help to enlighten.

[Ola]

Should out them at Redhill/ Tiong Bahru area

so that the amenities and welfare is within their reach