In 2025, the Singapore government will continue its commitment to easing the cost of living with a fresh round of S$800 in CDC (Community Development Council) Vouchers for every eligible household. This scheme, a key component of the broader Assurance Package, plays a crucial role in helping Singaporeans manage daily expenses while uplifting small and local businesses across neighborhoods. The initiative, which began in 2020, has grown significantly in value and impact. This year’s total voucher distribution reaches its highest ever, with S$800 per household distributed in two phases of S$400 each aimed at sustaining both household spending and economic vibrancy at the community level.
When and How You’ll Receive the Vouchers
The government has scheduled the CDC Voucher disbursement in two equal parts. The first S$400 tranche became available from 3 January 2025, and the second is set to be distributed later in the year. This phased approach ensures that households have access to spending support across different periods, which can be particularly helpful during seasonal shopping peaks or inflationary surges. Each distribution phase includes S$200 for everyday community merchants and hawkers, and S$200 dedicated to supermarkets. By splitting the value this way, Singapore reinforces its dual commitment to supporting families’ essential spending needs and sustaining local enterprises in housing estates and town centres.
How CDC Vouchers Are Divided Between Businesses
The 2025 CDC Voucher scheme follows a strategic division: half of the total amount (S$400 annually) is valid at participating hawkers, market stalls, and small retailers, while the other half is redeemable at major supermarket chains. This design ensures that both neighborhood shops and established grocers benefit from the increased consumer activity generated by the vouchers. Families can spend their first S$200 of each tranche at heartland businesses such as bakeries, food stalls, and provision shops. The other S$200 can be used at supermarket brands like NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, and Giant allowing for cost savings on groceries and household staples.
CDC Voucher Distribution Details for 2025
| Voucher Category | Amount (Per Tranche) | Annual Total | Where to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Merchants & Hawkers | S$200 | S$400 | Coffeeshops, market stalls, local shops |
| Supermarkets | S$200 | S$400 | NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Giant, Prime |
| Total Per Household | S$800 |
Who Will Receive These Vouchers?
Every Singaporean household qualifies for the CDC Vouchers in 2025. There are no restrictions based on age, income, or employment status. The vouchers are provided per household, not per individual, meaning one set of vouchers is allocated to each residential address occupied by Singapore citizens. Households with mixed citizenship (for example, PRs or foreigners living with Singaporeans) may still qualify under certain conditions, but eligibility will be assessed individually. As a rule, Permanent Residents and foreigners without Singaporean family members do not qualify.
Step-by-Step Redemption
To claim the CDC Vouchers, households receive an SMS notification from the government containing a secure link to the Redeem.SG platform. Through this link, residents can easily access their vouchers after logging in with their Singpass credentials. Once logged in, vouchers appear as a scannable QR code. These digital vouchers can be used in multiple transactions until the balance runs out or until expiry. Users may share the redemption link with other household members, and the voucher portal also provides a searchable list of participating merchants and hawkers.
Expiry Rules and Spending Timeline
The vouchers issued in the first tranche of January 2025 will be valid until 31 December 2025. It is expected that the second half, even if distributed mid-year, will share the same expiry date. Households are encouraged to redeem and use their vouchers well before this deadline, especially during busy shopping periods like festive seasons or school holidays when demand and prices tend to rise.
Where You Can Use the Vouchers
The 2025 CDC Vouchers will be accepted at over 23,000 local merchants across all five CDC districts in Singapore. These include a broad spectrum of small businesses: food courts, wet markets, minimarts, bakeries, and even clinics and salons. Supermarket vouchers will be accepted at well-known grocery chains like NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Giant, and Prime. Participating stores are easily identified by a CDC Vouchers decal, and merchants will scan the QR code to complete each transaction.
Strengthening Community Connections
The CDC Voucher Scheme doesn’t just relieve financial pressure it reinforces community resilience and encourages residents to shop locally. For families, the vouchers translate into real savings on food and essentials. For heartland merchants, the increased footfall helps to sustain operations and encourages digital adoption in payment methods. Moreover, this initiative promotes a deeper sense of community as residents choose neighborhood businesses over large e-commerce platforms. This focus on local transactions nurtures both economic and social bonds within housing estates and townships.
Automatic Eligibility for All Households
There is no application process required for the CDC Vouchers in 2025. Eligible households will automatically receive their notification and link via SMS. Those who do not receive the link may check their status through the official CDC Vouchers page using Singpass credentials. For households facing difficulties with digital redemption, help is available at community centres or through the CDC Helpdesk. In such cases, printed paper vouchers may be issued to ensure every household can benefit regardless of tech literacy.
A Practical, Community-Driven Initiative
The S$800 CDC Vouchers initiative for 2025 stands as a meaningful response to cost-of-living challenges, providing both direct support to families and much-needed stimulus to local businesses. By designing a system that is convenient, inclusive, and community-focused, Singapore continues to strike a smart balance between economic support and long-term resilience. This policy continues to evolve, but its heart remains in the community where support is needed the most.