🔥 Trending Singapore GST Voucher: Who is eligible for the August payouts?

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Voucher scheme in Singapore aims to help lower- and middle-income Singaporean households manage their expenses, particularly the GST ⁷. The eligibility criteria can vary slightly depending on the specific component of the GST Voucher (e.g., Cash, MediSave, U-Save) and the year of disbursement.

General Eligibility Criteria for GST Voucher Components

While specific details might differ, common criteria across various GST Voucher components include:

Citizenship and Residency

To be eligible for the GST Voucher, you must be a Singapore citizen and residing in Singapore ¹²³.

Assessable Income (AI)

Your Assessable Income (AI) for a specific Year of Assessment (YA) is a key factor. For example, to receive the 2025 GSTV – Cash, your Income Earned in 2023 (Assessable Income for YA 2024) must not exceed $39,000 ⁸. The GSTV – Cash component offers enhanced payouts up to $850 as of 2024, to support lower-income Singaporeans with daily living expenses ³.

Annual Value (AV) of Residence

The Annual Value (AV) of your place of residence is another important criterion, especially for the MediSave component. For instance, to receive the 2026 GSTV – MediSave, the AV of your place of residence (as indicated on your NRIC) as of December 31, 2025, must not exceed $31,000 ¹. Similarly, for the 2025 GSTV – MediSave, the AV as of December 31, 2024, must not exceed $31,000 ².

Property Ownership

For certain components, such as the Assurance Package (AP) COL U-Save, there are additional criteria related to property ownership. Eligible Singaporean households living in HDB flats and whose household members do not own more than one property will receive this one-off U-Save to offset utility expenses. The 2025 COL U-Save will be disbursed in April and October 2025 ⁶.

Summary of Key Criteria by Component (Illustrative for Recent Years)

| Criterion | GSTV – Cash (e.g., 2025) | GSTV – MediSave (e.g., 2026) | Assurance Package (AP) COL U-Save (e.g., 2025) |

| :------------------------ | :--------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------- |

| Citizenship/Residency | Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore ³ | Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore ¹ | Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore ⁶ |

| Assessable Income (AI)| AI for YA 2024 not exceeding $39,000 (for 2025 payout) ⁸ | Not specified for MediSave in sources provided | Not specified in sources provided |

| Annual Value (AV) | Not specified in sources provided | AV as of Dec 31, 2025, not exceeding $31,000 (for 2026 payout) ¹ | Not specified in sources provided |

| Property Ownership | Not specified in sources provided | Not specified in sources provided | Household members own no more than one property ⁶ |

| Residence Type | Not specified in sources provided | Not specified in sources provided | Living in HDB flats ⁶ |

It is important to check the official GovBenefits website for the most up-to-date and specific eligibility criteria for each year and component of the GST Voucher scheme, as these can be subject to change ¹²⁵. If you require financial assistance due to specific circumstances like long-term unemployment, it is advisable to contact your nearest MSF social service office for personalized support ⁴.