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About 880,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive the next instalment of the GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebate in April 2017.
Annually, the permanent GST Voucher – U-Save scheme has enabled households in 1- and 2-room HDB flats to receive support which is equivalent to about 3 to 4 months of their utilities bills on average. Those living in 3- and 4-room HDB flats receive support equivalent to about 1 to 2 months of their utilities bills.
The GST Voucher – U-Save rebate forms one of three components under the permanent GST Voucher scheme. The U-Save rebate helps HDB households offset part of their utilities bills, and serves to lower overall household expenses. It is distributed every quarter and expected to cost $190 million annually.
In April 2017, eligible Singaporean households will each receive a GST Voucher – U-Save of up to $65, depending on their HDB flat type (see Table 1 below).
Table 1: GST Voucher – U-Save for April 2017
| Flat type | Rebate given in Jul 2016 | Rebate given in Oct 2016 | Rebate given in Jan 2017 | To be given in Apr 2017 | Total rebate annually |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1- and 2-Room | $65 | $65 | $65 | $65 | $260 |
| 3-Room | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $240 |
| 4-Room | $55 | $55 | $55 | $55 | $220 |
| 5-Room | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $200 |
| Executive/Multi-Generation | $45 | $45 | $45 | $45 | $180 |
Note: Households whose members own more than one property are not eligible for the GST Voucher – U-Save.
As announced at Budget 2017, there will be an increase of $40 to $120 to the annual GST Voucher – U-Save rebate from July 2017 onwards (see Table 2 below) to help households offset some of the increase in water prices. The increase will be permanent.
Table 2: Increase in GST Voucher – U-Save
| Flat Type | 1- and 2- Room | 3-Room | 4-Room | 5-Room | Executive / Multi-Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual U-Save (from Jul 2017) | $380 (↑$120) | $340 (↑$100) | $300 (↑$80) | $260 (↑$60) | $220 (↑$40) |
For more information on the GST Voucher – U-Save, members of the public can call SP Services at 6671 7117, or email customersupport[at]spgroup.com.sg. More information on the GST Voucher can also be found at www.gstvoucher.gov.sg.
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