Executive Condominiums (ECs) are Singapore’s unique hybrid housing type — offering private condo facilities at subsidised prices for eligible buyers. This guide covers everything you need to know about ECs in Singapore 2026: eligibility, current launches, pricing, and how ECs compare to HDB BTO flats and private condos.
What Is an Executive Condominium (EC) in Singapore?
An EC is a public-private hybrid housing type developed by private developers but priced with government subsidies. ECs offer full private condo facilities — swimming pools, gyms, clubhouses — at prices typically 20–30% below comparable private condos in the same area. After a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), ECs fully privatise and can be sold on the open market to all buyers including foreigners.
Who Can Buy an EC in Singapore?
- Singapore Citizens only (first-timer and second-timer SC households)
- Income ceiling: $16,000 gross monthly household income for couples
- Must form a family nucleus (married/engaged couple, or family with parents/siblings)
- Property ownership restrictions: Cannot own private property 30 months before EC application
Current EC Launches Singapore 2026
| EC Project | Location | Developer | Status | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelle Tampines EC | Tampines St 95 | Sim Lian | 92.5% sold | $1.588M (3BR) |
| Aurelle of Tampines EC | Tampines St 62 | Sim Lian | Sold out | Register resale |
| Coastal Cabana EC | Pasir Ris Drive 8 | TBA | Upcoming 2026 | TBA |
| Otto Place EC | Plantation Crescent | TBA | Upcoming 2026 | TBA |
EC vs HDB BTO vs Private Condo — How to Choose
- EC advantages over HDB BTO: Private condo facilities, full privatisation after 10 years, no subsidy clawback (unlike Plus/Prime BTOs), faster resale liquidity post-privatisation
- EC advantages over Private Condo: Lower entry price (20–30% below comparable private condos), government subsidy available, CPF Housing Grant eligibility
- EC trade-offs: Income ceiling ($16K), MOP restriction (10 years vs 5 for HDB), SC-only resale for first 5 years post-MOP
EC Privatisation — What Happens After 10 Years?
After the 10-year MOP, your EC becomes a fully privatised condominium. You can then sell to all buyers — including foreigners and PRs — on the open market. This privatisation uplift is a key source of capital appreciation for EC owners. ECs bought at $1,000–$1,200 psf in 2018–2020 are now transacting at $1,400–$1,700 psf in the resale market.
Explore all current EC launches and compare prices and floor plans on our new launch condos page. For HDB buyers considering upgrading, read our guide on HDB BTO vs EC in 2026.
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