--- title: LGBTQ Singaporeans May Find Public Housing Access Harder description: Singapore’s move to bolster rules preventing same-sex marriage could be a blow to the nation’s LGBTQ community when it comes to housing. canonical: https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2022-08-25T07:23:52.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:42:38.762Z article:section: World og:title: LGBTQ Singaporeans May Find Public Housing Access Harder og:description: Singapore’s move to bolster rules preventing same-sex marriage could be a blow to the nation’s LGBTQ community og:url: https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt26fb84038cf843e7/698a34e147ca3802863b9f03/GettyImages-1241379041.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: SINGAPORE-LGBT-RIGHTS og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: LGBTQ Singaporeans May Find Public Housing Access Harder twitter:description: Singapore’s move to bolster rules preventing same-sex marriage could be a blow to the nation’s LGBTQ community twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt26fb84038cf843e7/698a34e147ca3802863b9f03/GettyImages-1241379041.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Singapore May Have Just Made It Harder for LGBTQ People to Buy Subsidized Housing > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Families of transgender children are leaving states that restrict their ability to receive gender-affirming healthcare._ by [Natalie Choy/Bloomberg](https://time.com/author/bloomberg/) ## Natalie Choy/Bloomberg Contributor Aug 25, 2022 7:23 AM UTC  Supporters attend the annual "Pink Dot" event in a public show of support for the LGBT community at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on June 18, 2022. Supporters attend the annual "Pink Dot" event in a public show of support for the LGBT community at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on June 18, 2022.ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images by [Natalie Choy/Bloomberg](https://time.com/author/bloomberg/) ## Natalie Choy/Bloomberg Contributor Aug 25, 2022 7:23 AM UTC Singapore’s move to bolster rules preventing same-sex marriages could be a serious blow to the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in one of the city-state’s most important wealth and lifestyle areas: housing. Around 80% of Singaporeans live in state-subsidized public housing that serves as their [primary asset](https://tablebuilder.singstat.gov.sg/table/TS/M700981). Access to new flats is largely set aside for young, married couples, with grants of as much as S$80,000 ($57,000). LGBTQ applicants — categorized as single buyers — can only enter the market when they turn 35, with a limited pool of smaller apartments to choose from and lower government subsidies. “At a time when my peers were settling down and building homes, it was very clear that was out of reach for me,” said Adrianna Tan, a 36-year-old Singaporean professional now living in San Francisco with her wife. “There’s the assumption that queer Singaporeans will simply rent or buy private property, because there’s the perception that we are rich.” --- ### More from TIME --- In a speech on Sunday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the government would repeal Section 377A of the penal code that criminalizes sex between men, but would also [amend the Constitution](https://time.com/6207616/singapore-377a-repeal-same-sex-marriage-lgbt/) to protect the legal definition of marriage — a union between a man and a woman — from being challenged in the courts. **Read More:** [_Singapore’s Half-Hearted Concession to LGBT Rights_](https://time.com/6207616/singapore-377a-repeal-same-sex-marriage-lgbt/) The move was seen as a compromise between LGBTQ-rights advocates and more conservative members of Singaporean society, but it frustrated people who had hoped to see the government go further since Section 377A has gone unenforced for years. With rental and private property prices climbing to records, the move to change the Constitution could make it even harder for LGBTQ citizens to get equal access to more affordable homes built by the Housing and Development Board. Lee said many national policies rely upon Singapore’s legal definition of marriage, including public housing, education, adoption rules, advertising standards and film classification. The government has “no intention” of changing the definition of marriage or the policies based on it, he said on Sunday. “Even though the government repealed Section 377A, it still upholds family-centric policies,” said Tien Foo Sing, a real estate professor at the National University of Singapore. Singapore is one of Asia’s most expensive property markets, making the availability of state-subsidized homes the only way to enter the market for most citizens. Under its Build-to-Order program, the HDB assesses applications for ballots of newly constructed properties to citizens, giving first-time married applicants with children preferential treatment. The median waiting time for a flat is between four and five years.  The Housing & Development Board (HDB) estate in the Toa Payoh district of Singapore, seen on Friday, April 5, 2019. Bryan van der Beek/Bloomberg via Getty Images Around 31% of Singapore’s population above the age of 15 were classified as single in 2021, [government data](https://www.singstat.gov.sg/find-data/search-by-theme/population/marital-status-marriages-and-divorces/latest-data) show. There are no official numbers on the LGBTQ community in the city-state. With the government offering parenthood incentives to address the nation’s falling birth rate and housing stock closely aligned with population planning, it’s unlikely to relax restrictions for single buyers. Almost all new HDB flats are on a 99-year lease and buyers are forbidden from reselling for five years. Larger HDB units in the best neighborhoods can resell for more than S$1 million. By contrast, private two-bedroom condos in the central part of the city go for around S$2.5 million, according to listings on property portal 99.co. Singapore residents earn a median gross monthly income of S$4,680, according to [data](https://stats.mom.gov.sg/Pages/Income-Summary-Table.aspx) from the Ministry of Manpower. “The option of private housing is a luxury for most,” said William Tan, a realtor who specializes in serving LGBTQ clients. “Only those with at least a S$6,000 monthly income can even consider buying a condo and not many people under 35 are there yet.” **Read More:** [_Homophobia Is Not an Asian Value_](https://time.com/5918808/homophobia-homosexuality-lgbt-asian-values/) Singaporean Andee Chua, 32, purchased a one-bedroom private condo when he was 29 after several years of renting with his partner. “The down-payment was difficult. I used up almost all my savings and my parents had to step in to help.” The cost of his apartment was comparable to the five-room HDB resale unit that his sister, a mother of two, had bought. Chua is considering selling his condo to purchase a larger HDB flat when he turns 35. Tan said few LGBTQ couples bid for BTO flats, given the small size of the units they can get and the long wait time. “You will be 40 when you get your home and 45 if you want to sell it after the minimum occupancy period,” Tan said. “Profits from the sale will not be enough to upgrade to something more substantial.” Married couples with a head start can typically resell their larger, more valuable HDB flats for a decent profit in their thirties, he said. “It’s still hard for us to own a home, and getting harder,” said Adrianna Tan, the San Francisco resident who relocated to the US in 2018\. “Our housing market is hot, and the barriers to entry are high simply because we are not heterosexual or married.” —_With assistance from Low De Wei, Yuko Takeo and Lily Nonomiya_ LGBTQ Singaporeans May Find Public Housing Access Harder ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/"},"headline":"Singapore May Have Just Made It Harder for LGBTQ People to Buy Subsidized Housing","datePublished":"2022-08-25T07:23:52.000Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T07:42:38.762Z","description":"Singapore’s move to bolster rules preventing same-sex marriage could be a blow to the nation’s LGBTQ community","url":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/","keywords":["Equality","wire","overnight"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt26fb84038cf843e7/698a34e147ca3802863b9f03/GettyImages-1241379041.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Natalie Choy/Bloomberg"}],"articleSection":"World","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt26fb84038cf843e7/698a34e147ca3802863b9f03/GettyImages-1241379041.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"SINGAPORE-LGBT-RIGHTS","caption":"SINGAPORE-LGBT-RIGHTS","creditText":"ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/equality/","name":"Equality"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/","name":"Singapore May Have Just Made It Harder for LGBTQ People to Buy Subsidized Housing"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"A Gender Migration Begins","description":"Families of transgender children are leaving states that restrict their ability to receive gender-affirming healthcare.","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/0Uz9c6nn/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2022-07-13T15:30:35.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/0Uz9c6nn.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/","duration":"PT8M18S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/6208496/singapore-lgbt-discrimination-rights-equality/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```