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800,000 HDB Households to Receive GST Voucher – U-Save Rebates in October 2015
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Government Transfers
1 October 2015
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Over 800,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates in October 2015. Those living in 1- to 2-room HDB flats will be able to offset about 3 to 4 months of utilities bills on average with their regular GST Voucher – U-Save. Those living in 3- to 4-room HDB flats can offset about 1 to 2 months of utilities bills on average.
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 October 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 October 2015
Flat type | Given in Jul 2015 | Rebate for Oct 2015 | To be given in Jan 2016 | To be given in Apr 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 GST Voucher – U-Save.
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.