Understanding HDB BTO in Singapore: Your Guide to New Flats
In Singapore, owning a home is a significant milestone, and the HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) scheme offers an accessible way for many to achieve this dream. Run by the Housing & Development Board (HDB), the BTO process involves launching new flat projects based on demand levels.
To apply for a BTO flat, applicants must be Singapore citizens, form a family nucleus, and meet income limits set by HDB. After applying, a computer ballot selects successful applicants fairly based on demand.
One key advantage of BTO flats is the subsidized pricing that makes homeownership more affordable compared to resale flats. A notable consideration is the waiting time, often three to five years, before moving into a BTO flat since it is built after applications website close.
HDB launches BTO projects in various mature and non-mature towns like Bukit Batok, Sengkang, and Clementi.
The BTO scheme continues to be a cornerstone of public housing policy in Singapore, enabling residents to build their future with affordable flats.