Last Change:

04/02/2025

Housing and Development Act

Year: 1959

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Housing, land & property

Description

Establishes a Housing and Development Board (HDB) responsible for the development and management of public housing, including the sale, construction and maintenance of housing estates. The act also outlines the restrictions and provisions on the sale of public flats and the powers of HDB regarding rent, licence fees, maintenance fees, and penalties.