Question No: 376 

Question by: Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik 

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) what is the Ministry’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme (SRSF) in supporting homeless individuals compared to the Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run Pilot; and (b) whether SRSF will be expanded to accommodate more applicants. 

Answer: 

The Single Room Shared Facilities (SRSF) and Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run (JSS-OR) pilots are part of HDB’s ongoing efforts to expand public rental options for lower-income singles, and both models have been useful in assisting individuals who are rough sleeping. 

Both the SRSF and JSS-OR have a social service agency appointed as an operator to manage the tenancies, mediate co-tenant issues, and ensure that tenants are supported by social services. Singles can apply for public rental under the SRSF or JSS-OR individually, without a flatmate. 

Each model is designed to cater to different needs and preferences. While SRSF tenants have their own bedroom and access to shared facilities, JSS-OR tenants share a 1- or 2-room flat with 1 or 2 other flatmates respectively. To date, both models have been well subscribed and feedback from the tenants and operators have been generally positive. 

HDB is reviewing these public rental typologies and will share more details, including any expansion plans, when ready.