SG Youth Plan Co-Living Initiative

*2776. Mr Alex Yam Ziming: To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what lessons has the Ministry drawn from the strong demand for the SG Youth Plan co-living pilot, including whether this reflects a broader desire among young Singaporeans for earlier independent living; and (b) how will the findings from the pilot inform future youth policies.

2079. Dr Choo Pei Ling: To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether the Government's SG Youth Plan co-living pilot will be expanded if demand continues to exceed available units; and (b) what criteria will be used to assess whether there is sufficient unmet demand to justify expansion.

Response:

1. Mr Speaker, this response to Mr Alex Yam will also address a related question filed by Dr Choo Pei Ling for written reply for a Sitting on or after 9 September 2026.

2. In line with what youths have been telling us, the initiative has drawn interest, with a good number of youths registering for the 100 units available. The most commonly cited reasons were consistent with feedback from our earlier engagements, which is to have more personal space and to experience independent living.

3. We are still in the very early stages and will continue to monitor eventual take-up and glean further lessons on youths' needs, preferences and considerations for flexible accommodation options.