HDB Annual Report 2020/2021

Supporting Housing Needs As we design our homes to be ready for the future, making home ownership accessible and a ordable to Singaporeans remains a key priority. This FY, we continued to support the diverse housing needs of home buyers through new housing options and measures. For example, the Community Care Apartments, a new public housing typology that integrates senior-friendly design with care services to help seniors age independently within a community setting, were o ered for the first time. We have also made it easier for flat buyers and sellers to gather information on their housing and financing options through the new HDB Flat Portal. With the lives and livelihoods of many Singaporeans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, HDB also extended assistance measures such as rental waivers for our commercial tenants, and introduced relief measures such as suspending late payment charges and waiving mortgage interest, to help those in financial hardship during this challenging period. Remaining Connected As we navigate these tough times together and emerge from the pandemic, a strong social fabric is now more important than ever. HDB continued to provide opportunities for residents to remain connected, even as the pandemic kept them physically apart. We moved new and existing events online as well as piloted safe hybrid experiences such as the HDB Community Art Project, where over 3,000 residents painted their vision, hopes and dreams of HDB living, both digitally and physically. As more people stayed home, we also intensified e orts in rallying residents to be considerate to neighbours, and solicited ideas on how we can all be more gracious and look out for one another during this pandemic. Good neighbours are key in creating a strong social fabric, and HDB will continue to encourage social interaction and bonding among residents in our towns. 05 HDB ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21