If there’s one thing Singaporeans look forward to during Budget season, it’s the CDC vouchers. In Budget 2025, every Singaporean household will receive $800 in CDC vouchers—$500 was released in May, with the remaining $300 coming in January 2026. It’s a handy boost that helps cover everyday expenses, from groceries to kopi.
Since these vouchers are tied to a registered residential address, tenants in rented homes may face complications if landlords also lay claim to them. Here’s a breakdown of who’s eligible for CDC vouchers and what to do if disputes arise.
How to claim your CDC vouchers
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To claim your CDC vouchers, only one member of the household needs to log in with Singpass to receive the unique claim link. Once claimed, the link can be shared with everyone in the household, making the process convenient.
It’s also worth noting that the CDC vouchers work differently from the SG60 vouchers, which were recently released in July 2025. While the CDC vouchers are tied to the household at a registered address and require only one representative to claim, the SG60 vouchers are issued to each individual, regardless of their address.
Who counts as a household?
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The official definition of a household is broader than you may assume. According to the Department of Statistics: a household is defined as: “(i) a group of two or more people living together in the same house and sharing common food or other essential arrangements for living; or (ii) a person living alone or a person living with others but having his/her own food or other essential arrangements for living.”
In simpler terms, living under the same roof doesn’t always mean you’re in the same household, such as when a family rents out a room to a tenant, it counts as 2 separate households. And more importantly, each household must include at least 1 Singaporean to be eligible for the CDC vouchers.
Do CDC vouchers belong to the landlord or the tenant?
| Living arrangement | Who can claim the vouchers? |
| Landlord lives in the unit with a tenant | 1 set of vouchers each for both the landlord & tenant. |
| Landlord rents out entire unit and lives elsewhere | Only the tenant’s household can claim vouchers for the rented address. The landlord claims vouchers using the address registered on their NRIC. |
| 2 or more unrelated co-tenants sharing the same unit | Each household can claim one set of vouchers separately, as long as they can show proof (e.g. tenancy agreement). |
Landlord & tenant
Sharing the same address
When a landlord lives in the flat with a non-related tenant, both are considered as 2 separate households. Both the landlord and tenant can claim their own set of vouchers independently, even if they share the same address.
Living separately
If the landlord rents out the entire unit and lives elsewhere, only the tenant’s household can claim the vouchers for that address. The landlord claims vouchers at the address registered on their own NRIC, and not the rented unit.
Co-tenants in the same unit
2 or more unrelated Singaporean households sharing the same address can each claim their own CDC vouchers. This is applicable for instances such as if you’re sharing a flat with another single under HDB’s Joint Singles Scheme, or families sharing the same public rental flat.
If a household hasn’t yet claimed their vouchers, they can submit an appeal at their nearest Community Centre (CC). To successfully claim, each co-tenant can claim their vouchers as long as they can provide proof (e.g. a tenancy agreement) that they are from separate households.
How to appeal for your CDC vouchers
If you find that your household’s CDC vouchers have already been claimed by another tenant or the landlord, you can still submit an appeal at your nearest Community Centre.
To speed things up, bring along these supporting documents:
- NRIC (with your current registered address)
- CDC Vouchers Scheme notification letter
- Relevant official documents showing your name and current address, such as a key collection letter, tenancy agreement, or a recent utilities bill
Appeals can be submitted until 15 December 2025. If your appeal is successful, you’ll receive the vouchers in a few weeks.
Updating your NRIC address
If you’ve recently moved to a new address, it’s also important to update the address on your NRIC to claim the vouchers for your current residence.
Apart from the CDC vouchers, it’s also a legal requirement in Singapore to report a change of address within 28 days of moving into a new residence. Gone are the days when you had to go down to the nearest police station to change your registered address, you can now do it conveniently through ICA’s e-Service.
CDC vouchers for landlords & tenants
CDC vouchers are allocated to households, not automatically to either landlords or tenants. What matters is who is officially registered as part of a household at the address, whether you’re the landlord or the tenant.
If disputes arise, or someone pressures you to hand over your vouchers, you aren’t obliged to comply. The other party can file an appeal at their nearest Community Centre, where their eligibility will be assessed. At the end of the day, the vouchers are meant to support households fairly, ensuring that everyone receives their rightful share.
For inspiration on what you can do with your CDC vouchers:
- 6 furniture shops that accept CDC & SG60 vouchers for budget-friendly home upgrades
- 5 best 2-room HDB renovations for making the most of your under 500sqft home
- 5 best space-saving dining nooks that will fully utilise awkward corners in your tiny home
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal, NTUC
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