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About 800,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive $135m worth of GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates in January 2014.
GST Voucher – U-Save
The GST Voucher – U-Save is the household component of the permanent GST Voucher scheme that was introduced in Budget 2012. It provides a direct offset on utilities expenses for households, and is paid out 4 times a year
In January 2014, eligible Singaporean households will each receive a GST Voucher – U-Save of up to $195 in total, depending on their HDB flat type (see Table below).
This amount includes the final tranche of the GST Voucher – U-Save Special Payment, which is a one-off extra GST Voucher payment announced in Budget 2013.
No sign-up is required for the rebates.
Table: Schedule of GST Voucher – U-Save (given on a per household basis)
| Flat Type | Jul 2013# | Oct 2013# | Jan 2014 | Apr 2014 onwards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly GSTV –U-Save | Special Payment | Total | Quarterly GSTV –U-Save | Quarterly GSTV – U-Save | Special Payment | Total | Quarterly GSTV –U-Save | |
| 1-Room | $65 | $130 | $195 | $65 | $65 | $130 | $195 | $65 |
| 2-Room | $65 | $130 | $195 | $65 | $65 | $130 | $195 | $65 |
| 3-Room | $60 | $120 | $180 | $60 | $60 | $120 | $180 | $60 |
| 4-Room | $55 | $110 | $165 | $55 | $55 | $110 | $165 | $55 |
| 5-Room | $50 | $100 | $150 | $50 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $50 |
| Exec | $45 | $90 | $135 | $45 | $45 | $90 | $135 | $45 |
Note: Households whose members own more than one property are not eligible for the GSTV – U-Save.
# Rebates have already been paid out.
The Regular and Special Payment for the GST Voucher – U-Save will provide substantial assistance to households. Those living in 1- to 2-room HDB flats can offset about 6 to 8 months of utilities bills on average with their GST Voucher – U-Save. Those living in 3- to 4-room HDB flats can offset up to 4 months of utilities bills on average.
For more information on the GST Voucher – U-Save, the public can call SP Services at 6671 7117, or email spservices[at]singaporepower.com.sg.
More information on the GST Voucher can also be found at http://www.gstvoucher.gov.sg.
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