Upon turning a new leaf, Singaporean households are expected to be greeted with an unexpected relief package in January 2026. Envisaged for provoking smiles and emitting sighs of relief in various forms of rebates and vouchers that will directly impact the mounting cost-of-living pain. This caring move from the government signifies the beginning of its commitment to lend a helping hand to households and offset the GST expenses for the year.
Things To expect In January 2026
The first quarter of 2026 will see the final round of these enhanced rebates under the GST Voucher (GSTV) and Assurance: Must-Watch Package. Credit will be made automatically to U-Save and S&CC rebates to eligible HDB households, taking care of part of the revenue enhancement announced in Budget 2025, including-wise, the double of the U-Save amount for the fiscal year.
With the addition of the third quarter of the year, Singaporean households can expect more of CDC Vouchers; this concludes with the final $300.00 remaining due, complementary payments included in the $800.00 Assurance Package.
U-Save And S&CC Rebates: Lesser Utility And Maintenance Costs
U-Save GSTV rebate offsets the costs of electricity and gas bills punked out to SP Services by residents; the total net savings of the quarter count is received from the Assurance Package top-ups in January 2026. The Assurance Package doubles FY2025 primary U-Save rebate weight, all the way to $760 inclusive of an AP, contingent upon flat type.
| HDB Flat Type | Regular Annual GSTV U-Save (Typical) | Enhanced Total in FY2025 (Up to, incl. AP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1- or 2-room | $380 | $760 |
| 3-room | $340 | $680 |
| 4-room | $300 | $600 |
| 5-room | $260 | $520 |
| Executive/Multi-generation | $220 | $440 |
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Eligibility And Automatic Delivery
The perks are mostly given without an application. Your status is checked by the government by referring to your IRAS income data, property records, and HDB particulars. They are thus, rebates for HDB residents with at least one Singaporean, given, however, that no more than one piece of property is under their name.
You may wish to go online to check your status at any time in a mere three years at govbenefits.gov.sg using Singpass. In the year of the Ox, together with other measures, these incentives would help see Singaporeans starting out with a bang in 2026.
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