Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: Goh Hanyan on Land Betterment Charge
The Land Betterment Charge was introduced in 2022 to capture part of the land value uplift that accrues to land owners when the government enhances development potential through planning decisions. It reflects the government’s commitment to collective benefit, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary Goh Hanyan. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Feb 27), she wanted to know how the Singapore Land Authority has improved the regime since it came into force.
The Land Betterment Charge was introduced in 2022 to capture part of the land value uplift that accrues to land owners when the government enhances development potential through planning decisions. It reflects the government’s commitment to collective benefit, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary Goh Hanyan. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Feb 27), she wanted to know how the Singapore Land Authority has improved the regime since it came into force.
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