The short answer: The November 2026 BTO exercise closes on 11 November. The next is February 2027: about 4,300 flats in Bishan, Tampines, Tengah and Toa Payoh, plus about 5,000 balance flats. It is the first with an extra ballot chance for each child of first-timer families. Exact dates, prices and classifications are not out.
Updated 5 November 2026. HDB named the February 2027 towns when it launched the November exercise on 4 November. It has not yet published a full 2027 plan. We will update this page when it does.
When is the next BTO launch?
The November 2026 exercise runs from 4 November to 11.59pm on 11 November 2026, with 7,964 flats in seven projects (The Straits Times, 4 November 2026). Our November 2026 BTO launch guide has the prices and waiting times.
The next exercise is in February 2027. HDB will offer about 4,300 BTO flats in Bishan, Tampines, Tengah and Toa Payoh, alongside a Sale of Balance Flats exercise with about 5,000 flats. Buyers are encouraged to submit HFE applications and documents by 15 December 2026 (AsiaOne, 4 November 2026). HDB has not given an exact date. HDB's MyNiceHome guide refers to the "Feb 2027 sales launch" as the start date for the new ballot chances for families with children (MyNiceHome, updated 23 August 2026).
What have HDB and MND officially said about BTO in 2027?
| Item | Official position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Supply target | "About 55,000 flats from 2025 to 2027". HDB said on 8 January 2026 it was on track to meet it | HDB, 8 Jan 2026, as reported by The Straits Times and Mothership |
| Going beyond the target | Minister Chee Hong Tat said on 8 January 2026 that HDB has been asked to go beyond 55,000 "if necessary"; on 8 May 2026 he said HDB is likely to exceed it | The Straits Times, 8 Jan 2026; The Straits Times, 8 May 2026 |
| Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats in 2027 | "In 2027, another 4,000 such flats will be launched" (flats with waits of under three years), per Mr Chee | The Straits Times, 8 Jan 2026 |
| SWT flats, 2025–2027 | 12,000 in total, announced by then-Minister Desmond Lee | Mothership, 26 Mar 2025 |
| February 2027 exercise | Confirmed as the start of extra ballot chances for families with children | MyNiceHome, 23 Aug 2026 |
| Number of 2027 exercises | Not announced | – |
| February 2027 towns | Bishan, Tampines, Tengah, Toa Payoh; about 4,300 BTO flats and about 5,000 balance flats | HDB, 4 Nov 2026, as reported by AsiaOne and The Straits Times |
| Towns for later 2027 exercises | Not announced | – |
| 2027 prices or classifications | Not announced. HDB publishes these at each launch | – |
How many BTO flats will be launched in 2027?
HDB has not published a 2027 figure. The official number is the three-year target of about 55,000 flats for 2025 to 2027. Subtracting what has been launched or announced gives a rough guide:
| Year | BTO flats | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,723 | Launched (The Straits Times) |
| 2026 | 19,608 | Launched (The Straits Times, 4 Nov 2026) |
| 2027 | about 15,700 | Our arithmetic, not an HDB figure: 55,000 − 19,723 − 19,608 = 15,669 |
This is a floor, not a forecast. Stacked Homes (8 January 2026) reported that the Government may launch more than 15,600 BTO flats in 2027 if strong demand persists, and Mr Chee has since said HDB is likely to exceed the 55,000 target. Until HDB publishes its 2027 plan, treat any single 2027 total you see online as an estimate.
Of the 2027 flats, about 4,000 are due to be Shorter Waiting Time flats, with waits of under three years, according to Mr Chee.
How many BTO exercises will there be in 2027?
HDB has not said. The only 2027 exercise officially referenced so far is February 2027.
For comparison, HDB planned 2026 as three exercises, in February, June and October (Mothership). The third was later moved to November. Some websites list a four-exercise 2027 calendar (February, May, August, November); we have found no HDB or MND source for it, so we do not use it.
Which BTO projects are confirmed for 2027?
HDB has named the towns for February 2027: Bishan, Tampines, Tengah and Toa Payoh, with about 4,300 flats. Community Care Apartments will be offered in one of the two Tampines projects (The Straits Times, 4 November 2026). Project names, prices and classifications come at launch, and no towns have been named for later 2027 exercises.
One officially announced project has no launch date yet: the Pearl's Hill BTO near Outram Park MRT, unveiled on 4 March 2026. It will stand more than 60 storeys and have about 1,700 2-room Flexi, 3-room and 4-room flats plus over 140 public rental flats (Stacked Homes). The Straits Times reported in May 2026 that it "will be launched in the next few years" (The Straits Times). It is not confirmed for 2027, and its classification has not been announced.
What changes for families with children from February 2027?
From the February 2027 sales launch, first-timer families with, or expecting, children will "receive 1 additional ballot chance for each Singapore Citizen child" aged 18 and below (MyNiceHome).
| Detail | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | First-timer families with children, or expecting a child | MyNiceHome; PMO |
| How many chances | One extra ballot chance per Singapore Citizen child aged 18 and below | MyNiceHome |
| Limit | "No cap" on the chances added for children | The Straits Times, 23 Aug 2026 |
| Which sales | BTO and Sale of Balance Flats exercises | The Straits Times, 23 Aug 2026 |
| Starts | February 2027 exercise | MyNiceHome; MND |
| November 2026 exercise | Does not apply | The Straits Times, 23 Aug 2026 (takes effect "from the February 2027 BTO sales exercise") |
The change was announced at the National Day Rally on 23 August 2026: "the more children you have, the more ballot chances you will receive" (PMO). It adds to the priority first-timer families already have. Separately, first-timer families who have been unsuccessful in two or more earlier BTO applications for Standard flats already get one additional ballot chance for each later application for Standard flats, capped at five chances in total (MyNiceHome).
How does the November 2026 exercise fit in?
November 2026 is the last of the three 2026 exercises and brings the year to 19,608 BTO flats, in line with HDB's plan:
| 2026 exercise | BTO flats | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February | 4,692 | EdgeProp, 11 Feb 2026 |
| June | 6,952 | Mothership, Jun 2026 |
| November (moved from October) | 7,964 | The Straits Times, 4 Nov 2026 |
| Total | 19,608 | The Straits Times, 4 Nov 2026 |
For buyers, the choice between November 2026 and February 2027 comes down to three facts:
- Ballot chances. A first-timer family with children gets the extra per-child chances only from February 2027.
- Projects. November's seven projects, prices and waits are published (our guide). For February 2027, only the towns and the approximate flat count are known.
- Eligibility. The S$16,000 monthly household income ceiling for families applies to HFE letter applications from 24 August 2026 and will apply to both exercises unless HDB changes it. The higher S$18,000 ceiling for new executive condominiums applies only to EC sites whose land tenders close on or after 24 August 2026, so every EC in our EC launches 2026–2027 guide still uses S$16,000.
This is general information, not financial advice. Whether to apply now or wait depends on your household, the flat you need and the projects offered.
Official announcements vs press expectations
| Topic | Official (HDB, MND, PMO) | Press expectation or estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BTO total | Part of "about 55,000" for 2025–2027; likely to be exceeded | About 15,600 to 15,700 as a floor (arithmetic; Stacked Homes) |
| 2027 SWT flats | About 4,000 (Minister) | – |
| First 2027 exercise | February 2027 | – |
| 2027 exercise count and months | Not announced | Some sites list four exercises; no official source |
| February 2027 towns | Bishan, Tampines, Tengah, Toa Payoh | – |
| Later 2027 towns | Not announced | Various sites list likely towns; none confirmed |
| Pearl's Hill timing | Announced project, no launch date | "Next few years" (The Straits Times) |
How should you prepare for a 2027 BTO launch?
- Get your HFE letter. You need a valid HFE letter to apply. HDB encourages buyers to submit HFE applications and documents by 15 December 2026 for the February exercise; the e-Service resumes on 12 November after a pause during the November window (AsiaOne). If you applied in November and are unsuccessful, check whether your letter is still valid for February 2027.
- Check your ballot chances. If you are a first-timer family with Singapore Citizen children aged 18 and below, or are expecting, count your extra chances from February 2027.
- Work out how you will pay. Your HFE letter shows the CPF housing grants and HDB loan amount you qualify for. Our CPF usage limits guide explains how much of your CPF you can put towards a flat. To estimate your grants before you apply, try our HDB grant calculator.
- Compare with resale. If you would rather not wait for a new flat, our HDB resale price trend 2026 page tracks HDB's resale price index each quarter.
- Already own an HDB flat? If you are weighing a condo instead of another HDB flat, our HDB to private property upgrade guide covers the MOP, ABSD, CPF refund and cash needed.
- Watch for HDB's 2027 announcement. For 2026, HDB set out the year's supply and towns in January. Classification (Standard, Plus or Prime), prices and subsidy recovery rates come only at each launch.
FAQ
When is the first BTO launch in 2027?
February 2027, with about 4,300 flats in Bishan, Tampines, Tengah and Toa Payoh. HDB has not given the exact date, prices or classifications.
How many BTO flats will HDB launch in 2027?
HDB has not said. The official target is about 55,000 flats across 2025 to 2027. After 19,723 in 2025 and 19,608 in 2026, that leaves about 15,700 (our arithmetic), and the Minister has said HDB is likely to exceed the target.
How many BTO exercises will there be in 2027?
Not announced. 2026 was planned as three exercises. Only February 2027 has been officially referenced so far.
Do families with children get extra ballot chances in the November 2026 BTO?
No. The extra ballot chance for each Singapore Citizen child aged 18 and below starts from the February 2027 exercise.
Is the Pearl's Hill BTO launching in 2027?
Not confirmed. It was announced in March 2026, and The Straits Times reported in May 2026 that it will launch "in the next few years".
Will there be Shorter Waiting Time flats in 2027?
Yes. Minister Chee Hong Tat said about 4,000 flats with waits of under three years will be launched in 2027.
Sources
- AsiaOne, "HDB launches 7,964 BTO flats across 6 towns in first exercise under higher income ceilings", 4 November 2026: asiaone.com
- The Straits Times (via Yahoo News Singapore), "7,964 BTO flats launched as higher income ceilings take effect", 4 November 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- HDB MyNiceHome, "Priority Schemes for HDB BTO Flat Buyers", updated 23 August 2026: mynicehome.gov.sg
- MND, "Increase in Income Ceilings and Greater Support for Families with Children", 23 August 2026: mnd.gov.sg
- HDB, "HDB to Launch 19,600 BTO Flats in 2026", 8 January 2026: hdb.gov.sg
- Prime Minister's Office, National Day Rally 2026, 23 August 2026: pmo.gov.sg
- The Straits Times, "19,600 BTO flats to be launched this year; 2027 flat supply to increase if demand remains strong", 8 January 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- The Straits Times, "HDB likely to exceed initial 55,000-flat target from 2025 to 2027: Chee Hong Tat", 8 May 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- The Straits Times, "NDR 2026: Higher income ceiling for BTO flats, ECs; more ballot chances for first-timers with kids", 23 August 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- PropertyGuru via Yahoo, "HDB raises the BTO income ceiling: who can apply and what's on offer in the November 2026 launch", 17 September 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- Stacked Homes, "More BTO Flats Are Coming In 2026", 8 January 2026: stackedhomes.com
- Mothership, "19,600 BTO flats to be launched in 2026", 8 January 2026: mothership.sg
- Mothership, "HDB will launch 12,000 BTO flats with shorter waiting times from 2025 to 2027", 26 March 2025: mothership.sg
- EdgeProp via Yahoo, "One in four BTO flats in February launch to come with shorter waiting times", 31 January 2026: sg.news.yahoo.com
- Mothership, "6,952 BTO flats launched in June 2026 exercise", June 2026: mothership.sg
- Stacked Homes, "A 60-Storey HDB Is Coming To Pearl's Hill", March 2026: stackedhomes.com
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