800,000 HDB Households to Receive $45 Million Worth of GST Voucher – U-Save in April 2015
31 Mar 2015Over 800,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive $45 million worth of GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebate in April 2015.
GST Voucher – U-Save
The GST Voucher – U-Save forms one component of the permanent GST Voucher scheme, designed to help lower- and middle-income Singaporean households with their living expenses. The U-Save component is distributed every quarter.
In April 2015, eligible Singaporean households will each receive a GST Voucher – U-Save of up to $65, depending on their HDB flat type (see Table below).
GST Voucher – U-Save for April 2015
|
Flat Type |
Rebate for April 2015 |
July 2015 |
Oct 2015 |
Jan 2016 |
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 GSTV – U-Save.
The GST Voucher – U-Save provides substantial direct assistance to households. Those living in 1- to 2-room HDB flats can offset about 3 to 4 months of utilities bills on average with their regular GST Voucher – U-Save. Meanwhile, those living in 3- to 4-room HDB flats can offset about 1 to 2 months of utilities bills on average.
For more information
For more information on the GST Voucher – U-Save, members of the public can call SP Services at 6671 7117, or email spservices@singaporepower.com.sg. More information on the GST Voucher can also be found at www.gstvoucher.gov.sg.