GSTV U-Save 2025: Check If You Can Get Up to S$760!
Are you a Singaporean worried about rising utility bills? The GSTV U-Save rebates for FY2025 are here to help, especially for HDB households. This year, the rebate amount has been doubled, meaning you’ll get a bigger discount on your utility bills.
GSTV U-Save Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the GSTV U-Save rebates, your household needs to meet two main requirements:
- Citizenship Requirement: Someone in the household must be a Singapore Citizen. This depends on whether the flat is rented out or not.
- Property Ownership Requirement: No one in the household can own more than one property.
Citizenship Requirement Details
If your flat is not rented out or is partially rented out:
At least one Singapore Citizen must be living in the flat as an owner or occupier.
If your flat is fully rented out:
At least one tenant must be a Singapore Citizen, even if you don’t live there yourself.
Property Ownership Requirement Details
If your flat is not rented out or is partially rented out:
All owners and essential occupiers can only own one property at most.
If your flat is fully rented out:
All tenants can only own one property at most.
If anyone in the household owns more than one property, you will not be eligible for the U-Save rebates.
How Much GSTV U-Save Will You Receive in FY2025?
Under Budget 2025 and the Assurance Package (AP), eligible households will receive double the usual U-Save amount, up to S$760 for FY2025.
These rebates will be distributed in four installments:
- April 2025
- July 2025
- October 2025
- January 2026
These regular payouts help you manage your utility expenses more easily.
GSTV U-Save Breakdown for FY2025 by HDB Flat Type
Here’s a breakdown of the U-Save amounts you’ll receive based on your HDB flat type:
| HDB Flat Type | Apr 2025 (GSTV + COL) | Jul 2025 (GSTV + AP) | Oct 2025 (GSTV + COL) | Jan 2026 (GSTV + AP) | Total for FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1- & 2-room | $95 + $95 | $95 + $95 | $95 + $95 | $95 + $95 | $760 |
| 3-room | $85 + $85 | $85 + $85 | $85 + $85 | $85 + $85 | $680 |
| 4-room | $75 + $75 | $75 + $75 | $75 + $75 | $75 + $75 | $600 |
| 5-room | $65 + $65 | $65 + $65 | $65 + $65 | $65 + $65 | $520 |
| Executive / Multi-gen | $55 + $55 | $55 + $55 | $55 + $55 | $55 + $55 | $440 |
Important Notes About GSTV U-Save
Additional COL U-Save
The Cost-of-Living (COL) U-Save includes an extra S$20 per quarter. This is part of the S$1.1 billion COL Package to help with higher carbon tax and water price increases.
Citizenship Rule Reminder
Whether your flat is partially or fully rented out, you still need a Singapore Citizen (owner/occupier or tenant) to qualify for U-Save.
Property Rule Reminder
If anyone in your household owns more than one property, you will not be eligible for U-Save.
Need Help with GSTV U-Save?
You can contact SP Services at 6671 7117 (Mon–Fri: 8.30am–5.30pm). You can also use the official feedback form on their website.
Frequently Asked Questions About GSTV U-Save
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Do PR households qualify for U-Save?
No, only households with at least one Singapore Citizen (owner, occupier, or tenant) can receive U-Save.
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Will U-Save be credited to my bank account?
No. U-Save is automatically deducted from your SP utilities bill, so you’ll simply pay less that month.
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What happens if I move to another HDB flat mid-year?
Your U-Save rebates will be adjusted based on how long you lived in each flat and applied to the utilities account of your new flat.
Source: GSTV U-Save 2025: Who Can Get It & You’ll Receive up to S$760
