Press Releases
800,000 HDB Households to Receive $90 Million of GST Voucher - U-Save in January 2012
31 December 2012
This article has been migrated from an earlier version of the site and may display formatting inconsistencies.
1. About 800,000 Singaporean HDB households can expect to receive $90m worth of GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates in January 2013. The GST Voucher – U-Save is a household benefit under the permanent GST Voucher scheme. It was introduced in Budget 2012 to provide continuing assurance that lower-income Singaporeans benefit from our fiscal system.
2. An eligible Singaporean household can receive one GST Voucher – U-Save of up to $130 in January 2013, depending on their HDB flat type (see Table below). There is no sign-up required for the rebates, and utilities charges of households will be offset directly.
Table: 2013 GST Voucher – U-Save (given on a per household basis)
Disbursement Month | HDB flat type | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1-Room | 2-Room | 3-Room | 4-Room | 5-Room | Executive Flats | |
Jan 2013 | $130 | $130 | $120 | $110 | $100 | $90 |
Jul 2013 | $130 | $130 | $120 | $110 | $100 | $90 |
Total Rebates Per Year | $260 | $260 | $240 | $220 | $200 | $180 |
3. The GST Voucher – U-Save is paid out in January and July each year. Those living in 1- to 2-room HDB flats can offset about 3 to 4 months of utilities bills on average with their yearly GST Voucher – U-Save. Those living in 3- to 4-room HDB flats can offset up to 2 months of utilities bills on average.
4. Taking into account the other components of the GST Voucher, which include the GST Voucher – Cash and Medisave, Singaporean lower-income and retiree households would have received a significant offset for their GST expenses this year. Middle-income families would also have received a GST Voucher that will partially offset their GST expenses.
Whom the public can contact for more information
5. For more information on the GST Voucher – U-Save rebates, 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.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
31 DECEMBER 2012