A Guide to HDB BTO Flat Types

Are you a young couple or part of a large family? HDB offers a range of BTO flat types to suit your budget and lifestyle. When purchasing a BTO flat, you can choose from various options.

For young couples and families

 The 4-room flat is a popular choice. It provides a comfortable living space with three bedrooms, allowing enough room for rest and play. Whether you need a cozy home for just the two of you or require additional space for your growing family, HDB has different flat types, including 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats, to cater to your needs.

4-room flats are generally popular with young families
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If you're a family searching for a larger home, you might want to consider a 5-room flat. While it may have the same number of bedrooms as a 4-room unit, the living and dining area offers more space. This additional roominess provides the opportunity for homeowners to convert part of the area into a study room or even a walk-in closet. So, if you need more space for your growing family or desire some extra room for personal use, a 5-room flat could be a great option to consider.

5-room flats come with a more spacious living area
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For those who don’t need such a big space, 3-room flats make cosy homes. These come with 2 bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an attached bathroom.

3-room flats make for cosy abodes
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For Singles

When purchasing a BTO flat, single home buyers aged 35 or above can choose 2-room Flexi flats in non-mature estates from HDB. Each unit includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and a storeroom-cum-household shelter.

2-room Flexi flats make for cosy abodes

For Seniors

Seniors who want to buy a home to live independently can consider the short-lease 2-room Flexi flats, which come with elder-friendly features such as grab bars. Alternatively, Community Care Apartments (CCA) are 32sqm and adopt an open layout, with sliding partitions to separate the living room and bedroom. As each unit comes with built-in wardrobes, cabinets, a furnished kitchen, and other senior-friendly designs, home buyers need not renovate the units before moving in. Each floor of the CCA block also comes with a furnished communal space for residents to mingle!

Seniors also have the option of living with their children for mutual care and support— 3Gen flats come with 4 bedrooms, including 2 with attached bathrooms.

If you would like to get a feel of the living spaces and design features in BTO flats, check out our online show flats via the MyNiceHome Gallery. You can also read our guides to learn more about buying, moving into, renovating, and maintaining your flat.

Source: mynicehome.gov.sg