Jurong East EC is governed by the New Policy framework featuring an $18,000 income ceiling, a 10-year MOP, a 10% second-timer quota (~73 units), and a 2-year wait-out rule. Review the official eligibility criteria, qualification rules, CPF housing grants, and resale levy schedules below.
Official Framework
Verify your eligibility against the six core criteria governing Executive Condominium purchases under the New Policy framework.
At least one Singapore Citizen (SC) aged 21+, applying with another SC or Singapore PR (SPR).
Application must qualify under Public, Fiancé/Fiancée, or Orphans scheme.
Combined gross monthly household income must not exceed $18,000.
Non-ownership of private residential property in Singapore or overseas.
Launch quota capped at 10% (~73 units); mandatory 2-year wait-out once quota is exhausted.
Mandatory 10-year occupation from TOP before open-market resale or whole-unit leasing.
Our EC specialists provide complimentary qualification assessments, assisting buyers with 12-month income computation, second-timer quota ballot timing, CPF housing grant quantum, and HDB resale levy calculations.
New Policy Standards
Everything first-timers and HDB upgraders need to understand before registering for the VVIP preview.
Under the New Policy framework applicable to Jurong East EC, the combined gross monthly household income ceiling is raised to $18,000 (from $16,000). This expands purchasing power and enables higher-earning dual-income households to qualify.
Jurong East EC is subject to a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) from TOP. Owners must live in the unit for 10 years before they are permitted to sell on the open market or rent out the whole unit. Privatisation completes at Year 10.
Second-timer applicants (HDB upgraders who previously bought a subsidised flat) face a 10% unit allocation cap at launch (approx. 73 units). Once this 10% quota is filled, a mandatory 2-year wait-out period applies before second-timers can buy.
At least one applicant must be a Singapore Citizen, applying alongside another SC or a Singapore PR under the Public, Fiancé/Fiancée or Orphans scheme. All applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Eligible first-timers earning up to $12,000/month receive CPF housing grants to offset downpayment:
| Avg. gross monthly income | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,500 | $30,000 |
| Up to $2,000 | $30,000 |
| Up to $4,000 | $25,000 |
| Up to $6,000 | $20,000 |
| Up to $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Up to $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Up to $12,000 | $5,000 |
| $12,001 to $18,000 (New Ceiling) | Eligible (No Grant) |
Indicative bands per prevailing HDB EC Grant schedule; confirmed at formal booking.
Second-timers who previously purchased a subsidised flat pay a fixed resale levy:
| Previous subsidised flat | Resale levy |
|---|---|
| 2-room flat | $15,000 |
| 3-room flat | $30,000 |
| 4-room flat | $40,000 |
| 5-room flat | $45,000 |
| executive flat | $50,000 |
Subject to the 10% second-timer allocation quota and 2-year wait-out rule once the quota is filled.
Quick Policy Reference
Eligibility FAQ
To buy the Jurong East EC under the New Policy framework, you must form an eligible family nucleus with at least one Singapore Citizen (SC+SC or SC+PR household), be at least 21 years old, and have a combined gross monthly household income not exceeding $18,000 (raised from the previous $16,000 ceiling). Second-timers are subject to a 10% quota cap and a 2-year wait-out once the quota is filled, alongside standard resale levies. You must not own or have disposed of private property within the last 30 months.
Jurong East EC adopts the New Policy monthly household income ceiling of $18,000 (up from the previous $16,000 limit). This allows eligible dual-income households with higher earnings to apply and qualify for an executive condominium in District 22.
Under the New Policy framework, Jurong East EC is subject to a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) from Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP). Owners must physically occupy the unit for 10 years before they can sell on the open market or rent out the entire unit. After completing the 10-year MOP, the development is fully privatised and open to all buyers, including foreigners.
Under the New Policy, second-timer allocation is restricted to a 10% quota at launch (approximately 73 units in a 735-unit development). Crucially, once this 10% second-timer quota is reached, a mandatory 2-year wait-out period applies before second-timers can buy. Second-timers who previously bought a subsidised flat also pay a resale levy of $15,000–$50,000 based on their previous flat type.
First-timer family applicants with a monthly household income of up to $12,000 may receive the CPF EC Grant of up to $30,000. The grant is credited to the CPF Ordinary Account to offset the purchase price or downpayment. Households earning above $12,000 (up to the $18,000 ceiling) are eligible to purchase but do not receive the grant. Second-timers are not grant-eligible.