Upcoming EC Projects in Singapore: Plan Your Next Move
- Coastal Cabana, Pasir Ris — 748 units, TOP 2029
- Solano Grand, Senja Close — ~300 units, TOP 2029
- Wynwood Grand, Woodlands Drive 17 — ~430 units, TOP 2030
- Sembawang Road — ~265 units, TOP 2030
- Miltonia Close — ~400 units
- Canberra Drive — ~185 units
- Admiralty Walk — ~450 units
- Jurong East Ave 1 — ~735 units
What Does This Mean for EC Buyers?
More EC choices are gradually coming to the East, North, North-West and West of Singapore, giving buyers more locations and project sizes to consider.
When comparing upcoming ECs, look beyond the launch price. Consider connectivity, nearby amenities and schools, project size, estimated completion date, financing and the applicable EC eligibility rules.
Why Are Executive Condominiums So Popular in Singapore?
Executive Condominiums (ECs) occupy a unique space between HDB housing and private condominiums.
They are developed by private developers and typically offer condo-style facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, clubhouses, landscaped grounds and security. At the same time, buyers purchasing a new EC directly from a developer must meet HDB eligibility requirements.
Eligible households may also qualify for a CPF Housing Grant for an EC, subject to HDB's prevailing conditions.
For many eligible households, this combination makes an EC another option to consider when deciding between an HDB flat and a private condominium.
Who Can Buy a New EC?
New EC buyers must meet HDB's eligibility conditions, which cover areas such as citizenship, family nucleus, age, household income and property ownership.
For example, for couples and families, the applicant must be a Singapore Citizen and the application must include at least one other Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. Two or more singles applying jointly must all be Singapore Citizens and must generally be at least 35 years old.
Property ownership rules also apply, so buyers who own—or previously owned—other residential property should check their individual eligibility before committing to a purchase.
An Important Change: EC Minimum Occupation Period
This is particularly important for buyers considering the new generation of upcoming ECs.
For EC projects where the land sales tender closed on or after 8 May 2026, the Minimum Occupation Period is 10 years from the project's Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) date. The EC can only be sold on the open market after this 10-year MOP has been fulfilled.
For these newer ECs, resale during the first 15 years from TOP is restricted to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. After 15 years, there is no citizenship requirement for resale buyers.
This differs from older EC projects that fall under the previous 5-year MOP and 10-year citizenship-restriction framework. Therefore, buyers should check which set of rules applies to the particular EC they are considering.
EC Income Ceiling: $18,000 for Newer Sites
Another major change took effect in August 2026.
For new EC units in projects where the land sales tender closes on or after 24 August 2026, the total monthly household income of all persons listed in the EC application must not exceed $18,000.
For new units in EC sites with tenders awarded before 24 August 2026, the previous $16,000 household income ceiling continues to apply.
This distinction is important. Not every EC launching after August 2026 automatically has an $18,000 income ceiling. What matters is the applicable land tender timing and HDB rules for that project.
If your household income exceeds the applicable ceiling, you would not meet the income requirement to buy that new EC unit directly from the developer. By contrast, HDB states that there is no monthly household income ceiling when buying an eligible resale EC on the open market.
Looking Ahead
With more EC projects on the horizon, buyers will have more locations and options to consider. Understanding the latest eligibility rules, income ceiling and MOP early can help you plan with greater confidence and be better prepared when the right EC comes along.
