What is the eligibility criteria for the Community Care Apartments?
Conditions | |
Age | Applicant(s) and their spouse (if any) must be 65 years old and above. |
Income Ceiling | The average gross monthly household income cannot exceed $14,000. |
Family Nucleus and Citizenship | Available to:
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Property Ownership | Applicant(s) or any person listed in the HFE letter application aged 65 and above who owns any private residential property or an HDB flat must dispose of the property within 6 months from collecting keys to the Community Care Apartment (CCA). If they own not more than one non-residential property, they do not need to dispose of the property. |
Previous Purchase | Those who have enjoyed two or more housing subsidies before, one of which was a Studio Apartment or short-lease 2-room Flexi flat or CCA, are not eligible. |
Lease Length | The lease chosen must be able to cover all applicants and their spouse (if any) till at least 95 years old. Options range from 15 to 35 years (in 5-year increments). |