S$45m in utilities rebate for over 800,000 families
PUBLISHED ONApril 01, 2015 2:33 AMByLinette Lai
MORE than 800,000 Singaporean households will get $45 million in utilities rebates this month, said the Finance Ministry in a statement yesterday.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Voucher - Utilities-Save (U-Save) is paid out four times a year.
In this year's second payout, eligible families in Housing Board flats will get rebates of between $45 and $65.
The amount depends on the flat type.
Households whose members own more than one property are not eligible for the GST Voucher - U-Save.
On average, those living in one- or two-room flats can offset about three to four months of utilities bills.
Those living in three- or four-room flats can offset up to two months of bills.
The GST Voucher - U-Save scheme is part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme which is designed to help lower- and middle-income households with living expenses.
The next two utilities rebates will be paid out in July and October.
Call SP Services on 6671-7117 for more information or visit www.gstvoucher.gov.sg
This article was first published on April 1, 2015.
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