If you submitted a BTO application this week, the hard part is done. Applications for HDB's November 2026 sales exercise closed on Wednesday 11 November at 11.59pm. Now comes the waiting. Here is what HDB says happens next.

What was launched

HDB launched 7,964 flats across seven projects in Bedok, Geylang, Sembawang, Tengah, Toa Payoh and Yishun. They include three Standard projects (Sembawang, Tengah and Yishun), three Plus projects (Bedok and Geylang) and one Prime project in Toa Payoh. More than one in three flats are 2-room Flexi flats, and the Community Care Apartment (CCA) project in Toa Payoh lowered its eligibility age from 65 to 55.

How the ballot works

  1. HDB puts all eligible applications through a computer ballot. It is not first-come, first-served.
  2. The ballot decides the queue order for booking a flat.
  3. HDB says it will shortlist applicants beyond 100%, and potentially up to 200%, of the total flats on offer, to allow for applicants who do not book.
  4. You can check the latest number of applications received on the HDB Flat Portal.

Key dates to note

Applications closed: Wed 11 Nov 2026, 11.59pm
Ballot outcome: HDB says it will let you know in January 2027
Flat selection exercise starts: March 2027

If you are invited to book a flat, HDB says you will be told to log in to the HDB Flat Portal with Singpass to view your invitation package and appointment date. HDB sends the notice about two weeks before the appointment, and you must attend the flat booking appointment in person.

What does "unsuccessful" mean?

According to HDB, an application is unsuccessful if you do not receive a queue number to book a flat, or if all the flats have been booked before your queue number is called.

How long is the wait for the flats?

HDB says the Shorter Waiting Time flats at Sembawang Anchor have a wait of less than three years, and the other six projects have a wait of less than four years.

What if I do not get a queue number?

HDB advises applicants to consider projects with lower application rates in future exercises. Keep an eye on HDB's official announcements for the next sales exercise.

Be careful with updates

Check your outcome only through the HDB Flat Portal and official HDB channels. Be wary of messages or links that claim to be from HDB and ask for your Singpass details.

Dates and procedures can change, so please check the HDB website for the latest information.