From 15 April 2025, all Singaporean and Permanent Resident (PR) households living in HDB flats can claim an additional $100 in Climate Vouchers, totaling $400 if not previously claimed. The program expands to include Singapore Citizen households in private properties, who can also claim up to $400.
To be eligible for the Climate Vouchers, you must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident registered and residing at an HDB flat, or a Singapore Citizen registered and residing at a private residential property. Each eligible household* is only entitled to one set of $300 vouchers and one set of $100 vouchers.
Eligible Singapore Households Can Claim Up To $400 Climate Vouchers From 15 April 2025. Singapore, 15 April 2025 - From 15 April 2025 to 31 December 2027, Singaporean and Permanent Resident HDB households will be able to claim an additional $100 in Climate Vouchers, on top of the existing $300.
As announced in Budget 2025, all Singaporean households will receive an additional $800 in CDC Vouchers to help with daily expenses. The vouchers are distributed in two tranches — $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026.
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You must be aged 65 and above in 2025; The AV of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and. You must not own more than one property.
Every Singaporean household will receive $300 CDC Vouchers in January 2026. This is in addition to the $500 CDC Vouchers given in May 2025. Therefore, all Singaporean households will receive a total of $800 CDC Vouchers in Financial Year 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Should be a Singaporean citizen residing in Singapore. Assessable income for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024 must not exceed $39,000. Must not own more than one property. If the annual value (AV) of your home is up to $21,000 as of 31 December 2024, then you're eligible for $850.
You may claim your Climate Vouchers online at https://go.gov.sg/cv-claim with your Singpass account. If you are unable to access Singpass, or do not have a mobile phone and require paper vouchers, please fill in the form.
Starting 2 January 2026, you can visit go.gov.sg/cdcv to claim the $300 CDC Vouchers 2026 (January).
All Singapore Citizens (SCs) aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive $600 in SG60 Vouchers. SC seniors aged 60 and above in 2025 will receive $200 more – a total of $800 in SG60 Vouchers.
How to claim and spend your CDC Vouchers 2025 (May)
If you are eligible for the 2025 GST Voucher (GSTV) – Cash and/or GSTV – MediSave and have signed up for a previous Government payout (e.g., 2024 GSTV), you will automatically receive your 2025 GSTV – Cash and/or GSTV – MediSave in August 2025. No further action is required on your part.
Climate Vouchers 2025: How to redeem your vouchers
Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv, and tap on Climate Vouchers ($100) or Climate Vouchers ($300). These two types of vouchers are functionally identical, so just pick whichever one you need.
Every Singaporean household will receive $800 CDC Vouchers as part of the AP enhancements announced at B2025. $500 CDC Vouchers will be disbursed in May 2025, and the remaining $300 CDC Vouchers will be disbursed in January 2026.
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