800,000 HDB households to get $45m worth of utilities rebates in October

Smaller flats will get larger rebates.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) today revealed that 800,000 HDB households will receive utilities rebates in October under the GST Voucher-Utilities Save scheme.

The regular GST Voucher – U-Save is given out over 4 payments per year. It is one component of the permanent GST Voucher scheme, designed to help lower- and middle-income Singaporean households with their living expenses. 

In Budget 2014, a one-off GST Voucher – U-Save Special Payment was announced, with larger rebates for smaller flats. The first tranche of the Special Payment, which comes on top of the regular GST Voucher – U-Save, was given out in July 2014, and the next tranche of the Special Payment will be made in January 2015.

In October 2014, eligible Singaporean households will each receive a GST Voucher – U-Save of up to $65, depending on their HDB flat type.