Cars give many Singaporeans the speedy access and convenience they need to deal with their busy modern lives. However, when night falls, these metal beasts of burden need somewhere to rest as well. For those staying in HDB flats, they are lucky enough to have access to HDB season parking.
It can be difficult to navigate the labyrinth of government sites and pools of information. So we’ve come up with a guide to help you cut through the clutter and secure parking space for your trusty metal steed.
What is HDB season parking?
The season parking system acts to allow car-owning residents of each neighbourhood to have access to a long-term HDB parking lot. The HDB season parking is booked monthly, from the first of every month, and can be renewed electronically via electronic payments.
It is important to note that while there are car parks with low occupancy, there are many more car parks that have high occupancy rates. These car parks are basically in high demand, so not everyone will be able to book a season parking lot. Instead, applicants will be split into three different priority groups.
Priority group 1
This is for the first vehicles owned by any one of the following persons:
- HDB flat owners, tenants, authorised occupiers and approved sub-tenants of whole flats
- Registered tenants of HDB commercial and industrial premises
- Market and hawker stallholders
- Employees of HDB shop/ offices
- The first company-registered vehicle of HDB flat owners, tenants and authorised occupants.
If you fall under one of these criteria, you can start booking and renewing from the first of the month.
HDB season parking is based on a first-come, first-served basis. So for particularly high occupancy car parks, competition can be fierce. So be sure to apply or renew the moment they open it up for booking.
Priority group 2
This is for the second and subsequent vehicles owned by HDB flat owners, tenants, authorised occupants and registered shop tenants.
If you have a second car, you can only book for its season parking from the 18th of each month.
Priority group 3
Residents who don’t own the vehicle that they’re applying season parking for, as well as sub-tenants of flats and non-residents fall under this category.
This group is only allowed to start booking from the 21st of each month.
Season parking rates
HDB parking rates differ greatly from their season parking rates. Before we delve deep into rates, there are a few terms to take note of.
- Tier 1 season parking rate: For residents who are registered flat owners, occupants or tenants living in the HDB precinct served by the car park.
- Tier 2 season parking rate: For residents’ subsequent cars, and all cars of non-residents.
- Sheltered car parks: Multi-storey car parks, landscape-deck car parks, semi-basement car parks, basement car parks and sheltered car parks.
- Special precincts: Grouping of surface and sheltered car parks.
- Commercial vehicles: Vehicles used for commercial businesses (such as vans, lorries and other light goods vehicles), exceeding 1,800kg in unladen weight. For such vehicles parking in a sheltered car park, its maximum unladen/ laden weight must not exceed 2,000kg. These vehicles must also be able to fit in the parking lot.
| Location | HDB Season parking rate | ||||
| Cars | Commercial vehicles | Motorcycle | Motorcycles that need two lots | ||
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | ||||
| Restricted zone (surface/ kerbside) | S$80 | S$165 | S$185 | S$15 | S$30 |
| Restricted zone (sheltered) | S$110 | S$190 | S$185 | S$17 | S$34 |
| Designated area (surface/ kerbside) | S$80 | S$150 | S$185 | S$15 | S$30 |
| Designated area (sheltered) | S$110 | S$170 | S$185 | S$17 | S$34 |
| Rest of island (surface/ kerbside) | S$80 | S$90 | S$185 | S$15 | S$30 |
| Rest of island (sheltered) | S$110 | S$120 | S$185 | S$17 | S$34 |
| Special precinct | S$95 | S$105 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial park (multi-storey car park) | S$110 | S$120 | S$130 | S$17 | S$34 |
| Industrial park (night parking) | N/A | N/A | S$65 | N/A | N/A |
| Centralised lorry park | S$80 | S$90 | S$85 | S$15 | S$30 |
Source: HDB
How to apply for HDB season parking?
Now that you know what HDB season parking is, who can apply and how much it costs, you can start the application process!
Go to the Application for New Season Parking e-Service. Once you’re logged in with your SingPass, fill in all the necessary details. If you’re more comfortable with using your phone, the HDB has an app called Mobile@HDB, which can be downloaded via the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
You can pay via credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or direct debit (only Citibank, DBS, UOB, OCBC and Standard Chartered Bank).
If you’re applying for season parking at a high occupancy car park, you may also need to submit the following items for verification:
| Item to submit | Applicable to: |
| Business Registration Certificate | Applicants who are registered shop tenants of HDB commercial or industrial locations. |
| Letter from company | Applicants who drive company registered vehicles home, or drive a company car home and are an employee of a car rental company. |
| Letter from taxi organisation | Applicants who drive taxis home. |
How to renew HDB season parking?
With the movement toward a more efficient Singapore, HDB season parking renewal is done completely online these days.
Simply head over to the Renewal of Season Parking e-Service and search for your parking and lot. If you wish to renew season parking on the go, the same service is available on the Mobile@HDB app and AXS machines.
Remember, if you’re applying for season parking in a high occupancy car park, be sure to renew as early as possible to secure a spot for yourself.
But if you don’t want the hassle of renewing your season parking monthly, you can opt for automatic renewal via GIRO or recurring credit card payment.
Temporary transfer of HDB season parking
If you need to transfer your season parking temporarily, you can apply via the Temporary Transfer of Season Parking e-Service or the Mobile@HDB app.
Acceptable reasons for the transfer include:
- Your vehicle broke down, and you’re driving a replacement vehicle.
- You need to park at another car park for a temporary period of time, for example, due to renovation at your house.
Do note that you may need to submit documents to prove that you need the temporary transfer. These can include proof of vehicle breakdowns and flat renovations. The HDB will notify you of this should they need the supporting documents.
In addition, keep in mind that the maximum period you can do this temporary transfer is 31 days, and there is no renewal of Temporary Season Parking.
You’ll also need to bear additional costs if the type of car park you’re transferring to differs from the one you’re originally using. If you’re transferring to a car park with a lower rate or don’t use the full temporary transfer period, no refunds will be given.
Permanent transfer of HDB season parking
You can also do so via the Permanent Transfer of Season Parking e-Service or the mobile app if you’re changing your vehicle or car park. Approval will be subject to the availability of parking lots.
You may need to pay extra or get refunded, depending on the change in the type of vehicle or car park. For instance, if you’re changing from a motorcycle (S$15) to a car (S$80), you’ll need to pay the difference of S$65 for a lot in a surface car park.
How to cancel HDB season parking
Don’t need the HDB season parking anymore? You can cancel it via the Termination of Season Parking service or the Mobile@HDB app. HDB will then refund you the unused parking charges until the expiry date.
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