# Singapore government support in 2026: GST Voucher, CDC Vouchers, U-Save and the Budget 2026 payouts

> Amounts, who qualifies and when the money arrives for the GST Voucher, Cost-of-Living Special Payment, U-Save, CPF Top-Up, CDC Vouchers and the Earn and Save Bonus, as published on GovBenefits and the CDC Vouchers site.

- Tool: [Singapore Government Support Quick Reference (GST Voucher, CDC, U-Save)](https://toolsg.com/en/government-support-schemes)
- Language: en (available: en, zh)
- Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
- Source site: ToolSG — a planning guide, not official or financial advice. Cite the agencies listed under Sources.

## Key figures at a glance

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GST Voucher Cash, Annual Value up to $21,000 | $850 — Citizens aged 21+ in 2026 with assessable income (YA2025) up to $39,000. Paid in August 2026. | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/gst-voucher/) |
| GST Voucher Cash, Annual Value $21,001 to $31,000 | $450 | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/gst-voucher/) |
| GST Voucher Cash income ceiling | $39,000 assessable income — Annual Value must also be $31,000 or less and you may own no more than one property. | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/gst-voucher/) |
| Annual Value ceiling for GST Voucher | $31,000 | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/gst-voucher/) |
| Cost-of-Living Special Payment income ceiling | $100,000 assessable income — Pays $400 to $600 in September 2026 to Citizens aged 21+ with no more than one property. | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/budget-2026-measures/) |
| CDC Vouchers from 11 June 2026 | $500 per household — $250 for hawkers and heartland merchants, $250 for supermarkets. Valid until 31 December 2027. | [CDC Vouchers](https://southeast.cdc.gov.sg/what-we-do/cdcvouchers/) |
| CDC Vouchers from January 2027 | $300 per household — Listed on GovBenefits as part of Budget 2026; valid until 31 December 2027. The CDC Vouchers site did not show this tranche when checked. | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/budget-2026-measures/) |
| 2026 Basic Retirement Sum (CPF Top-Up cut-off) | $110,200 | [GovBenefits](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/budget-2026-measures/) |

## Making sure you receive your 2026 payouts

Most payouts are automatic. These steps make sure nothing is missed.

1. **Check your eligibility on GovBenefits** (Any time) — Log in with Singpass at govbenefits.gov.sg to see the schemes you qualify for and your own amounts.
2. **Make sure you are signed up for the GST Voucher** (Before the payout month) — Use the GSTV e-services. GovBenefits says households that have not signed up have until 20 June 2027.
3. **Set up PayNow-NRIC or a bank account** (Before August and September) — Cash is credited by PayNow-NRIC first, then to bank accounts, then through GovCash. Linking PayNow-NRIC gets the earliest date.
4. **Claim your CDC Vouchers** (From 11 June 2026) — Claim at go.gov.sg/cdcv. Half of each tranche is for hawkers and heartland merchants and half for supermarkets. Use the vouchers by 31 December 2027.
5. **Check your SP Services account for U-Save** (January, April, July and October) — U-Save rebates are credited to your SP Services utilities account and cannot be cashed out. Tools: [Singapore Utilities Bill Estimator](https://toolsg.com/en/utilities-bill-calculator)

## The payouts at a glance

| Scheme | Amount | When | Who |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GST Voucher Cash | $850 or $450 | August 2026 | Citizens 21+, income up to $39,000, Annual Value up to $31,000 |
| GST Voucher MediSave | $150 to $450 | By 11 August 2026 | Citizens 65+, Annual Value up to $31,000 |
| Cost-of-Living Special Payment | $400 to $600 | September 2026 | Citizens 21+, income up to $100,000 |
| B2026 U-Save | $55 to $95 per payout | April and July 2026 | HDB households |
| 2026 Additional U-Save | $55 to $95 per payout | October 2026 and January 2027 | HDB households |
| B2026 CPF Top-Up | $500 to $1,500 | December 2026 | Born 1976 or earlier, CPF retirement savings below $110,200 |
| CDC Vouchers | $500 | From 11 June 2026 | Every Singaporean household |
| CDC Vouchers | $300 | January 2027 | Every Singaporean household |
| Earn and Save Bonus | $400 to $1,000 | March each year | Born 1973 or earlier, working |

Every scheme with a property test excludes anyone who owns more than one property.

## GST Voucher MediSave

| Age in 2026 | Annual Value up to $21,000 | Annual Value $21,001 to $31,000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 65 to 74 | $250 | $150 |
| 75 to 84 | $350 | $250 |
| 85 and above | $450 | $350 |

## Cost-of-Living Special Payment

| Assessable income (YA2025) | AV up to $15,000 | AV $15,000 to $31,000 | AV above $31,000 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Up to $22,000 | $600 | $500 | $400 |
| $22,000 to $39,000 | $500 | $500 | $400 |
| $39,000 to $100,000 | $400 | $400 | $400 |

Payments are made automatically by PayNow-NRIC by 9 September, to bank accounts by 17 September and through GovCash by 24 September 2026.

## U-Save for HDB households

The total U-Save for FY2026 combines the regular GSTV U-Save with the B2026 U-Save and the 2026 Additional U-Save.

| Flat type | Each B2026 or Additional payout | FY2026 total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1- and 2-room | $95 | $760 |
| 3-room | $85 | $680 |
| 4-room | $75 | $600 |
| 5-room | $65 | $520 |
| Executive and Multi-generation | $55 | $440 |

B2026 U-Save is paid in April and July 2026, and the 2026 Additional U-Save in October 2026 and January 2027. The rebates go to the household's SP Services account and cannot be encashed.

## B2026 CPF Top-Up

For Singaporeans born in 1976 or earlier, with CPF retirement savings below the 2026 Basic Retirement Sum of $110,200 at 31 December 2025, Annual Value of $31,000 or less and no more than one property.

| CPF retirement savings | Annual Value up to $21,000 | Annual Value $21,001 to $31,000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Below $60,000 | $1,500 | $500 |
| $60,000 to below $110,200 | $1,000 | See GovBenefits |

The top-up is credited in December 2026 to the Retirement Account, or the Special Account if there is no Retirement Account.

## CDC Vouchers

| Tranche | Amount | Split | Expiry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 2026 | $300 | $150 hawkers and heartland merchants, $150 supermarkets | Check your CDC account |
| From 11 June 2026 | $500 | $250 and $250 | 31 December 2027 |
| January 2027 | $300 | Equal split, per GovBenefits | 31 December 2027 |

The $500 tranche was originally due in January 2027 and was brought forward to June 2026.

## Earn and Save Bonus (Majulah Package)

Credited to the CPF Retirement Account in March each year to Singaporeans born in 1973 or earlier who work, earn an average of $500 to $6,000 a month, live in a home with Annual Value of $31,000 or less and own no more than one property. For 2026, based on 2025 income:

| Average monthly income | Bonus |
| --- | --- |
| $500 to $2,500 | $1,000 |
| Above $2,500 to $3,500 | $700 |
| Above $3,500 to $6,000 | $400 |

## Common mistakes

- **Using this year's pay.** The 2026 payouts use YA2025 assessable income, which is your 2024 income.
- **Using the wrong Annual Value.** GST Voucher uses Annual Value as at 31 December 2025.
- **Forgetting the property test.** Owning more than one property removes eligibility.
- **Treating the January 2027 CDC tranche as certain.** It is listed on GovBenefits but the CDC Vouchers site did not show it yet; confirm before you budget around it.

## Related tools

- [Baby Bonus calculator](https://toolsg.com/en/baby-bonus-calculator) — support for children.
- [Income tax calculator](https://toolsg.com/en/income-tax-calculator) — see your assessable income for the year.
- [Utilities bill calculator](https://toolsg.com/en/utilities-bill-calculator) — see how a U-Save rebate offsets your bill.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much is the GST Voucher Cash in 2026?**

$850 if your home’s Annual Value is up to $21,000, or $450 if it is $21,001 to $31,000. You need to be a Citizen aged 21 or above with assessable income of no more than $39,000 and own no more than one property.

**When is the GST Voucher paid?**

Cash in August 2026 (PayNow-NRIC by 7 August, bank by 18 August, GovCash by 25 August). MediSave is credited by 11 August 2026. U-Save and S&CC rebates are paid quarterly.

**How many CDC Vouchers can a household claim?**

$500 from 11 June 2026 and a further $300 from January 2027 per GovBenefits, both valid until 31 December 2027. Each is split equally between hawkers and heartland merchants and supermarkets.

**What is the Cost-of-Living Special Payment?**

A cash payout of $400 to $600 in September 2026 for Citizens aged 21+ with YA2025 assessable income up to $100,000 who own no more than one property.

**How much U-Save will I get for the whole of FY2026?**

$760 for 1–2 room, $680 for 3-room, $600 for 4-room, $520 for 5-room and $440 for Executive or Multi-generation flats, including GSTV U-Save and the two Budget 2026 rebates.

**Do I need to apply?**

The Budget 2026 payouts are paid automatically. For GST Voucher, check and sign up through the GSTV e-services with Singpass; GovBenefits says households that have not signed up have until 20 June 2027.

**Does my CDC Voucher expire?**

The June 2026 and January 2027 vouchers are valid until 31 December 2027.

**Are Permanent Residents eligible?**

The schemes on this page are for Singapore Citizens or Singaporean households.

**Are my details stored?**

No. The estimate runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.


## Sources

- [GovBenefits — GST Voucher](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/gst-voucher/)
- [GovBenefits — Budget 2026 Measures](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/budget-2026-measures/)
- [GovBenefits — Majulah Package](https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/government-benefits-schemes/majulah-package/)
- [CDC Vouchers](https://southeast.cdc.gov.sg/what-we-do/cdcvouchers/)