More than one million Singaporean households living in HDB flats will receive U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates this April, providing up to S$190 in financial support, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced. This marks the first quarterly disbursement for the 2026 financial year.
The rebates are part of the permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme, aimed at helping lower- and middle-income households offset utility bills and conservancy charges. Under Budget 2026, eligible households will receive additional U-Save rebates in April and July, supplementing the regular quarterly payouts to ease rising utility costs.
GSTV–U-Save rebates
Households in one- and two-room flats will benefit the most, receiving S$190, comprising S$95 in regular GSTV–U-Save rebates and an extra S$95 from the Budget 2026 support package. Three-room flats will receive S$170, while four-room flats will get S$150. Larger flats, including five-room and executive or multi-generation units, will receive S$130 and S$110 respectively.
Eligible households will also benefit from S&CC rebates. One- to four-room flats will receive one month’s worth of rebates, while five-room and executive or multi-generation flats will receive half a month’s rebate. The rebates are credited directly, with U-Save funds going to SP Services utility accounts and S&CC rebates credited to town council accounts. No action is required from households to receive the payouts.
For the full financial year, households can expect up to S$570 in U-Save rebates and up to 3.5 months of S&CC rebates, distributed across April, July, October, and January. However, households with members who own multiple properties are ineligible for U-Save rebates. Similarly, S&CC rebates are excluded for flats without Singaporean owners or occupiers, flats where owners hold private property, or units that are fully rented out.
Cost of living for HDB residents
This initiative continues the government’s efforts to ease the cost of living for HDB residents, particularly in light of rising utility expenses. By combining regular GSTV support with additional Budget 2026 top-ups, eligible households can see tangible relief in their monthly bills, helping them better manage household finances amid ongoing economic pressures.
The MOF encourages households to check that their property and utility accounts are up to date to ensure rebates are applied automatically. The scheme reinforces the government’s commitment to supporting HDB residents, particularly those in smaller flats who typically face higher proportional utility costs.
With this latest disbursement, HDB households can look forward to financial relief that directly offsets utility and conservancy expenses, allowing families to better plan their monthly budgets while enjoying stable support throughout the year.