February 2025 BTO Launch: What You Need to Know Before You Ballot

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13-02-2025

HDB has launched 5,032 BTO flats across five projects in Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Yishun, and Woodlands, with a significant portion designed for faster completion. If you're looking for an affordable new home, here's everything you need to know about the first BTO exercise of 2025.
Key highlights of the Feb 2025 BTO launch
Where are the Feb 2025 BTO flats located?
How much will these Feb 2025 BTO flats cost?
Housing options for different household incomes
Subsidy recovery for Plus & Prime flats
Which Feb 2025 BTO project has the shortest waiting time?
Should you apply for the February 2025 BTO launch?
How to apply for the February 2025 BTO flats?
Key dates for February 2025 BTO application
Watch out for the next BTO launch in July 2025
Should you buy, sell, or wait?
8 in 10 BTO flats have a waiting time of 4 years or less
1,531 flats in Yishun's Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green will be completed in just over 3 years
1 in 4 BTO flats in this launch are 2-room Flexi flats, available for eligible singles
Flats are priced with significant subsidies, making them more affordable than resale units
The 5,032 BTO flats in this launch are spread across five projects in four different locations. Whether you prefer a mature estate with greater amenities or a non-mature estate with more affordability, there are options for every budget and lifestyle.
Classification
Project
Town
Flat Types Available
Standard
Chencharu Green
Yishun
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room
Standard
Chencharu Vines
Yishun
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room
Standard
Woodlands North Verge
Woodlands
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room
Plus
Stirling Horizon
Queenstown
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room
Prime
Tanjong Rhu Parc Front
Kallang/Whampoa
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room
The Standard BTO projects in Yishun and Woodlands offer the most affordable options, while the Plus and Prime projects in Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa come with additional subsidies but stricter resale conditions.
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HDB has ensured that all new flats come with significant subsidies, making them more affordable than resale flats in the same areas. Plus and Prime flats receive additional subsidies due to their better locations. First-timer families can also receive up to $120,000 in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants (EHG) to further lower the cost.
Town
Project
Flat Type
Selling Price (Excl. Grants)
Selling Price (Incl. Grants)
Woodlands
Woodlands North Verge
2-room Flexi
From $140,000
From $20,000
3-room
From $275,000
From $170,000
4-room
From $365,000
From $285,000
5-room
From $486,000
From $431,000
Yishun
Chencharu Vines / Chencharu Green
2-room Flexi
From $108,000
From $6,000
3-room
From $245,000
From $140,000
4-room
From $316,000
From $236,000
5-room
From $447,000
From $392,000
Queenstown
Stirling Horizon (Plus)
2-room Flexi
From $224,000
From $104,000
3-room
From $408,000
From $318,000
4-room
From $554,000
From $499,000
Kallang/Whampoa
Tanjong Rhu Parc Front (Prime)
2-room Flexi
From $211,000
From $91,000
3-room
From $399,000
From $309,000
4-room
From $548,000
From $493,000
Note: Selling prices vary based on the location and classification of the project. First-timers may be eligible for grants to further reduce costs.
READ MORE: Your 2025 HDB CPF Grant Calculator and Eligibility Criteria Guide
Depending on your income, here's a general guide on which flats may be affordable.
Monthly Household Income
EHG Amount
Affordable Flats
$4,000
$80,000
3-room (Standard) or 4-room (Yishun Standard)
$7,000
$30,000
3-room (Standard, Plus, Prime), 4-room (Standard), or 5-room (Yishun Standard)
$9,000
$5,000
Any BTO flat, using CPF contributions
Note: Actual affordability depends on CPF usage, existing loans, and grant eligibility.
Since Plus and Prime flats come with additional subsidies, owners will be required to return a percentage of the resale or valuation price (whichever is higher) upon selling the flat — after meeting the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP).
For this BTO exercise:
Plus project (Queenstown - Stirling Horizon): 8% subsidy recovery
Prime project (Kallang/Whampoa - Tanjong Rhu Parc Front): 9% subsidy recovery
This is designed to keep Plus and Prime flats affordable in both the initial sale and resale markets.
If you're looking to move in sooner, the Yishun BTO flats (Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green) have the shortest waiting time of just 37-38 months (about 3 years). Most other projects in this launch will take 4 years or less to be completed.
This BTO launch caters to a wide range of buyers, from young singles looking for their first home to families wanting a bigger space in a good location. Here's a quick guide to help you decide:
Want a shorter waiting time: Yishun's Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green will be ready in 3 years
Prefer a mature estate: The Prime and Plus flats in Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa are ideal
Need an affordable option: Standard projects in Yishun and Woodlands offer lower prices
Are a single buyer: There are 2-room Flexi flats available in all locations
Need a flat immediately: Consider resale flats instead
Want fewer restrictions: Plus and Prime flats have stricter resale conditions and subsidy recovery
Have a tight budget: Prime flats in Kallang/Whampoa are significantly pricier
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To apply, you must have a valid HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter. Applications for this BTO launch are open from 10 February to 17 February 2025 via the HDB Flat Portal.
HDB will conduct a computer ballot to assign queue numbers — so there's no need to rush to apply on the first day!
Stage
Date
Application Period
10 - 17 February 2025
Balloting Outcome
March 2025
Selection of Flats
April - May 2025
If you're not successful in this round, don't worry! The next BTO launch will be in July 2025, featuring about 5,400 flats across Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands.
Want to maximise your chances of getting a BTO flat? Consider applying for Standard projects with lower demand or those in non-mature estates where the odds are usually better.
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