You should check whether the renovation item requires a renovation permit before you commence on the renovation works.
You can refer to the information leaflets on
Renovation Guide For Your HDB Flat
or the HDB InfoWEB under Renovation & Maintenance
If the works require a renovation permit, you can either submit your application for the renovation permit personally to your HDB Branch Office or through your contractor. You are required to sign on the authorization section of the application form if you are authorizing a representative to act on your behalf. Completed application forms can also be submitted by post or through your HDB Branch Office.
If the works require a renovation permit, you can either submit your application for the renovation permit personally to your HDB Branch Office or through your contractor. You are required to sign on the authorization section of the application form if you are authorizing a representative to act on your behalf. Completed application forms can also be submitted by post or through your HDB Branch Office.
This answer is based on HDB and agency guidelines, which can change. Check the latest rules on the HDB website, or ask us and we will check them for your flat before work starts.
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