Beginning in April, over 950,000 Singaporean households will receive financial support through U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the cost of living for lower- and middle-income families. The initiative is the first of four quarterly disbursements scheduled for the 2025 financial year.
These rebates are targeted at Housing and Development Board (HDB) households and are aimed at helping them offset rising utility and conservancy expenses. Depending on the flat type, eligible households will receive up to S$190 in U-Save rebates this quarter. Over the course of the year, the total benefit could reach up to S$760 in U-Save support. Additionally, households will receive S&CC rebates covering up to three-and-a-half months of service and conservancy charges.
The U-Save rebate is credited directly into recipients’ utilities accounts managed by SP Services, effectively reducing monthly electricity, gas, and water bills. Meanwhile, the S&CC rebates are applied to residents’ town council accounts, helping households manage recurring charges related to public estate maintenance and cleaning.
No application or action is required from households to receive the rebates, ensuring a seamless and automatic distribution process. The Ministry of Finance emphasized that these measures are part of the government’s continued commitment to provide direct, meaningful support to residents—especially amid ongoing economic pressures and inflationary challenges.
This rebate program forms part of the broader Assurance Package, which was enhanced during recent budgets to cushion the impact of GST increases and rising costs. By targeting everyday expenses, such as utilities and service fees, the government aims to preserve affordability and maintain a good standard of living across Singapore’s diverse communities.
As Singapore navigates a more uncertain global economic climate, these rebates offer immediate relief to households and reinforce the nation’s proactive approach to fiscal support and social stability.
