Singapore’s National Development Ministry said 1,318 families have benefited from the Interim Rental Housing scheme as of end-October.
The scheme was introduced in January 2009 to help families in financial hardship find temporary accommodation while waiting for permanent housing solutions.
Tenants pay about S$300 to S$400 monthly for a room, including utilities and service and conservancy charges, in a rental housing flat.
As of end-October, 311 families have moved out of such flats.
Under the scheme, two families are required to share one three-room flat.
The Ministry said this arrangement is needed to keep rents low for families with financial difficulties.
In cases where families are large, they may be given the option of renting an entire two-room flat, or two rooms in a four-room flat, where available.
Source : Channel NewsAsia – 23 Nov 2010