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● If you are a Singaporean Citizen (SC) couple or SC and Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) couple who have booked an uncompleted Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat [i.e. , or ] and are looking for a , pay close attention. The Government actually provides some assistance under the  : a program designed to assist married couples waiting for their new HDB flats. This scheme offers temporary housing solutions through two options: renting HDB flats directly or using the newly launched programme to rent from private landlords in the open market. For the PPHS (Open Market) Voucher programme, eligible couples will receive for  to offset their rental: Intrigued? Here’s all you need to need to know! The PPHS OMV provides a more flexible alternative for couples to choose their temporary . Key features of the OMV include: This voucher scheme will run for one year, from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. To qualify for the entire year of support, which amounts to $3,600, applicants must start their tenancies on or before 31 July 2024 and submit their application to HDB by 31 August 2024. To be eligible for the PPHS OMV, applicants must have booked an uncompleted HDB flat and fall into one of these categories: Additionally: The PPHS Voucher is valid for up to 12 months and applies only to complete months of tenancy (e.g., 20 July 2024 to 19 August 19, 2024) that begin between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. It will not be prorated for partial months. To use the PPHS Voucher: Reimbursements will be made to the applicant’s PayNow-NRIC-linked bank accounts, with each tranche including up to six months of vouchers. The voucher is not pro-rated for partial months. To qualify for the voucher for any given month, families must submit their application by the end of the following month. Families currently renting a PPHS flat from HDB can choose to rent from the open market and apply for the PPHS Voucher, but they will only qualify after ending their PPHS flat tenancy. Please note that the voucher cannot be used for rentals from immediate family members or close relatives. HDB will conduct various checks, including physical inspections, to verify the applicant’s tenancy before disbursing the . Interested couples can apply for the PPHS through the HDB InfoWEB. The application period is open year-round, with a non-refundable administrative fee of $20. Ensure the following prerequisites are met: Applications for the PPHS Voucher open on 1 July 2024 via . The table below outlines the support duration based on your tenancy start date and application submission date: If your household income was previously above but now falls within the $7,000 income ceiling, please contact HDB. If renting directly from HDB, apply after your current tenancy ends. Approximately six weeks after submitting your application, HDB will inform you of the conditional outcome. Note that processing times may be longer during high application periods. Please notify HDB within seven days of any changes to your household members or tenancy details. If you are moving to a new rented address, you must submit a new application for the PPHS Voucher. HDB may conduct video calls or house visits to verify your occupancy at the rented address specified in your application. Approved applicants will receive the PPHS Voucher as a reimbursement via their PayNow NRIC-linked bank account in tranches of up to six months. The first tranche is typically disbursed about seven months after application.