The EIP limits are set at block and neighbourhood levels based on the ethnic make-up of Singapore. For the purchase of an HDB flat, a household with members of different ethnic groups may choose to classify their household ethnicity under the ethnicity of any buyer (s) or spouse according to the race shown on their NRIC.

For the purchase of an HDB flat, a household with members of different ethnic groups may choose to classify their household ethnicity under the ethnicity of any buyer (s) or spouse, according to the race shown on their NRIC.

2020年4月13日 · It seeks to promote racial integration in Singapore by allowing residents of different ethnicities to live together and interact on a regular basis in public housing, where 80% of the population lives. How does it work? The EIP is implemented for all ethnic groups.

Check if an HDB flat can be rented by Singapore Permanent Residents or foreigners who are not Malaysians. With effect from 16 Jan 2014, owners will have to consider the NC quota if one of the tenants is a non-Malaysian Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) or foreigner.

2024年8月2日 · The EIP, which took effect on March 1, 1989, prevents ethnic enclaves from forming in HDB estates by setting a limit on the number of households of each race within each neighbourhood and block.

The policy stipulated that the ratio of flats within neighbourhoods for the different ethnic groups: 22 per cent for Malays, 84 per cent for Chinese, and 10 per cent for Indians and other minority groups.

To ensure a better racial mix in HDB estates, the government established ethnic quotas for HDB neighbourhoods and blocks. The permissible proportion of flats in each neighbourhood for Malays was 22 percent while the permissible proportion of flats in each block was 25 percent.

The Ethnic Integration Policy stipulates race quotas for HDB flats in Singapore. We looked at data to understand the policy's implications.

2022年3月8日 · Since its inception, it has helped to maintain a diverse ethnic mix across HDB blocks and neighbourhoods, through quotas that apply at the point of flat purchase, as well as at subsequent resale. Most Singaporeans, across all ethnic groups, recognise the importance of the EIP in promoting racial harmony.

2023年6月10日 · Discover the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) in Singapore’s HDB housing and its significance. The EIP ensures a balanced mix of ethnic groups in HDB estates, preventing dominance by any group. It promotes racial harmony, contains enclaves, and fosters community among residents.