The Singapore Budget 2025 established a comprehensive pool of government assistance to alleviate the effect of inflation and rising living costs and to provide aid to families, seniors, and the low-income group. Such support measures are the government’s way of demonstrating its commitment to inclusive growth and targeted assistance. Presented here is an updated guide to the 2025 payouts, including how much Singaporeans will get, who qualifies for it, and the date of disbursement.
Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers for 2025–2026
Every Singaporean household will receive CDC vouchers worth $800 altogether. Of this, the first tranche, worth $500, will be dispersed in May 2025, while the remaining $300 will be distributed in January 2026. These vouchers are meant to promote local businesses and will be valid for use at participating hawker stalls, heartland shops and supermarkets. This scheme is open to all Singaporean households.
Utilities-Save (U-Save) Rebates
Households that qualify will get rebates for utilities worth up to $760 over a financial year. These rebates are meant for offsetting utility charges and will be disbursed in four installments: April 2025, July 2025, October 2025, and January 2026. Types of households are considered for eligibility, with higher amounts being given to lower-income families living in HDB flats.
$500 LifeSG Credits for Children
For families with young children, these LifeSG digital credits of $500 would be given. This payout will benefit children between 1 and 12 years in July 2025, while newborns born in 2025 would receive an identical sum in April 2026. The credit may be used for household essentials, groceries, and utility bills.
Edusave or PSEA Top-Up of $500
Students aged 13 to 16 will have their Edusave accounts credited with a $500 top-up, while those aged 17 to 20 will have the same amount put into their Post-Secondary Education Accounts (PSEA). This initiative supports educational needs and savings for further education.
Assurance Package 2025 – Cash Payouts
Cash payouts under the Assurance Package will be accorded to eligible adult Singaporeans in the sum of not more than $850. Cash will either be credited directly into citizens’ PayNow-NRIC-linked bank accounts or issued as GovCash to eligible citizens without bank accounts. This payout will be made in December 2025 and will depend on assessable income and number of properties owned.
Seniors’ Bonus
The Seniors Bonus aims to provide between $200 and $300 to the lowest-income seniors. This payout comes under the Assurance Package and is to be paid out in December 2025. Eligibility depends on the age of the senior citizen, their income, and the annual value of their residence.
Additional Support Measures
The government has announced more targeted assistance to complement the above-mentioned payouts, such as MediSave account top-ups for seniors and support for ComCare recipients. This set of measures is targeted to ensure financial security, especially for those who cannot weather emergencies.
Summary of Key Payment Dates (2025–2026)
- CDC Vouchers: May 2025 ($500), January 2026 ($300)
- U-Save Rebates: April, July, October 2025, and January 2026
- LifeSG Credits for Children: July 2025 (aged 1–12), April 2026 (born in 2025)
- Education Top-Ups: Expected mid-2025
- Assurance Package Cash: December 2025
- Seniors’ Bonus: December 2025