S&CC Rebate 2024 – Eligibility, Amounts, and How to Check Your Status

Living in an HDB flat in Singapore? You’re not alone—many residents benefit from the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) affordable housing. To further support low and middle-income families, the HDB has introduced the S&CC Rebate 2024.

This initiative aims to ease financial burdens by offering rebates on service and conservancy charges (S&CC). Let’s cut into the details of who is eligible, how much you can receive, and how to track your rebate status.

S&CC Rebate 2024

The S&CC Rebate 2024, also known as the U-Save Rebate, is a government initiative designed to help Singaporeans living in HDB flats manage their utility costs. This rebate is distributed quarterly—January, April, July, and October. Depending on the size of your flat and its amenities, you could receive up to $950 per year. The rebate covers up to four months of utility bills, providing significant financial relief.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the S&CC Rebate, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Residency: You must be a Singaporean resident living in an HDB flat.
2. Property Ownership: You should not have any interests in private properties.
3. Tenancy Conditions: If you’ve rented out part of your flat, at least one occupant must be a Singaporean citizen, and the entire flat should not be rented out.

Payment Amounts

The amount you receive from the U-Save rebate varies based on the size of your HDB flat. Here’s a breakdown:

HDB Flat Size	U-Save Rebate Payment Amount 2024
1 and 2 rooms	$950
3 rooms	$850
4 rooms	$750
5 rooms	$650
Executive and Multi-generation	$550

Service & Conservancy Charges

The S&CC rebate is distributed to cover different periods of the year. Here’s how it’s allocated:

HDB Flat Size	April 2024	July 2024	October 2024	January 2024	Total
1 and 2 rooms	1.0	1.0	1.0	0.5+0.5	4.0
3 rooms	1.0	0.5	0.5	0.5+0.5	3.0
4 rooms	1.0	0.5	0.5	0.5+0.5	3.0
5 rooms	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5+0.5	2.5
Executive and Multi-generation	0.5	0.5	0.5	+0.5	2.0

Benefits

This rebate provides multiple benefits, especially for low-income families:

• Financial Relief: Eases the financial burden by covering up to four months of utility bills.
• Direct Payments: The rebate amount is automatically credited to your utility account.
• Economic Stimulus: Frees up cash for other essential expenses or investments, boosting the economy.
• Maintenance Support: S&CC rebates collected by town councils are used for estate maintenance and improvements.

How to Check Your S&CC Rebate Status

Tracking your rebate status is straightforward:

• Automatic Transfers: You don’t need to apply for the rebate; it’s directly credited to your utility bill account.
• Official Portal: For detailed information, visit the official HDB website or contact their toll-free number.

This initiative not only helps with immediate financial relief but also ensures the upkeep and betterment of living conditions in HDB estates. Stay informed and take full advantage of the support available to you.

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