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860,000 HDB Households to Receive GST Voucher – U-Save Rebate in January 2017
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1 January 2017
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About 860,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive the next instalment of the GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebate in January 2017. Annually, on average, those living in 1- and 2-room HDB flats are able to offset about 3 to 4 months of utilities bills with their regular GST Voucher – U-Save whilst those living in 3- and 4-room HDB flats, about 1 to 2 months of utilities bills.
GST Voucher – U-Save
2 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.
3 In January 2017, 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 2016
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Flat type | Rebate given in Jul 2016 | Rebate for Oct 2016 | To be 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.
For more information
4 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.