Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run

New Hope Community Services is the Managing Agent of the HDB Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run (JSS-OR) projects at Bukit Batok West, Sengkang West and Woodleigh Link. The JSS-OR, together with the existing Joint Singles Scheme (JSS), provides subsidised public rental flats for lower-income individuals who have no family support or other housing options.
 
Under the JSS-OR, lower-income individuals can apply for a public rental flat without first having to find a flatmate. The Managing Agent will instead assign compatible flatmates based on various considerations such as age, gender, ethnicity and living habits. The Managing Agent will also step in to mediate any disagreements between flatmates. This provides an alternative avenue for singles looking to apply for subsidised public rental housing.
 
The JSS-OR comprises a mix of 1- and 2-room flats which are partitioned to accommodate two or three persons per flat respectively. These units come fully furnished with household appliances such as wardrobes, washing machines, water heaters and fridges so that tenants can move in easily.
 
New Hope CS manages around 250 flats, which can accommodate about 640 singles.