To meet the specific housing needs of a greying population, Studio Apartments were launched in 1998 to provide another housing option for those aged 55 and above. These apartments, equipped with elderly-friendly and other safety features, are customised for independent and elderly living.
In 2015, the 2-room Flexi Scheme, a new housing option to better cater to the diverse housing needs of families, singles and elderly, was introduced. Under the 2-room Flexi Scheme, elderly citizens have the flexibility of choosing the length of lease on their 2-room flat, based on their age, needs, and preferences. If you are aged 55 and above, you can take up a lease of between 15 and 45 years in 5-year increments, as long as it covers you and your spouse up to the age of at least 95 years.
For senior citizens who would like to age in place in a familiar environment, we have a quota-based Senior Priority Scheme (SPS). In the SPS, 40% of the 2-room Flexi flats offered during sales launches are set aside for eligible senior citizens who would like to right-size to a 2-room flat in/ near their current home or near their married children. This high percentage provides a greater assurance of success to the elderly who would like to right-size to a a 2-room Flexi flat.