Rental Support 2026: Singapore’s Government will provide additional rental support to eligible stallholders operating in markets and hawker centres managed by the Government and Government-appointed operators.
Under the new support measure, cooked food stalls will receive S$1,200, while market stalls will receive S$600. The support will be distributed over six months from September 2026 to February 2027.
The measure is part of a wider S$900 million second support package announced in July 2026 to help Singaporeans and businesses manage higher costs amid the continuing Middle East situation.
Silver Support Scheme 2026 Singapore S$1,080:
Rental Support 2026: How Much Will Stallholders Receive?
The amount depends on the type of stall.
| Stall Type | Rental Support | Support Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked food stall | S$1,200 | September 2026 – February 2027 |
| Market stall | S$600 | September 2026 – February 2027 |
The support is not being paid as a single lump-sum payment. The Government has stated that the assistance will be disbursed across six months.
This works out to an average of:
- S$200 per month for a cooked food stall
- S$100 per month for a market stall
Who Can Receive the Rental Support?
The rental support is intended for stallholders in markets and hawker centres managed by the Government and Government-appointed operators.
However, the Government has said that stallholders will be separately notified of the details, including the eligibility criteria. Therefore, stallholders should wait for the official notification rather than relying on unofficial claims about eligibility.
At this stage, the key requirement announced publicly is that the stall must be located in a qualifying market or hawker centre managed by the Government or a Government-appointed operator.
When Will the Rental Support Be Paid?
The rental support will cover a six-month period:
September 2026 to February 2027
The support will be distributed throughout these six months rather than being provided as one payment.
| Month | Rental Support |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | Support begins |
| October 2026 | Support continues |
| November 2026 | Support continues |
| December 2026 | Support continues |
| January 2027 | Support continues |
| February 2027 | Final month |
The exact administrative arrangements and how the support will be reflected in stallholders’ rental accounts will be communicated separately to eligible stallholders.
Why Is the Government Providing Rental Support?
Hawkers and market stallholders have been facing higher operating costs, including expenses related to food, utilities, manpower and other business costs.
The Government’s latest package is aimed at helping businesses manage near-term cost and cash-flow pressures.
The rental support is one of three business measures announced in the July 2026 package. The other measures include enhanced financing support and a one-off SME Cash Grant.
Under the SME Cash Grant, eligible active SMEs with at least one local employee can receive S$500 per local employee, capped at S$2,500 per company. Eligible sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability partnerships without local employees can also receive a flat S$500 if they meet the announced conditions.
Rental Support for Cooked Food Stalls
Cooked food stallholders will receive the larger support amount under the new scheme.
Amount: S$1,200
The Government has announced S$1,200 per cooked food stall, distributed across six months from September 2026 to February 2027.
If spread evenly across the six-month period, this is equivalent to S$200 per month.
The support is intended to help offset rental costs during the period.
Rental Support for Market Stalls
Market stallholders will also receive rental assistance.
Amount: S$600
Eligible market stalls will receive S$600 over six months, from September 2026 to February 2027.
If spread evenly across the period, this is equivalent to S$100 per month.
Do Stallholders Need to Apply?
Based on the Government’s announcement, stallholders will be separately notified of the details and eligibility criteria.
Therefore, stallholders should not pay any third party claiming that an application fee is required to receive the rental support.
The official announcement does not state that stallholders need to submit a separate paid application.
Once the relevant agencies provide the detailed arrangements, stallholders should follow the instructions given through official Government channels.
Is This the Same as the 2025 Hawker Rental Support?
No. The 2026 rental support is a separate measure.
In Budget 2025, the Government announced a one-time S$600 rental support for each stall in centres managed by the Government and Government-appointed operators.
The latest 2026 measure provides:
- S$1,200 for each cooked food stall
- S$600 for each market stall
- Distributed over six months
- Support period: September 2026 to February 2027
Important Points for Stallholders
If you operate a hawker or market stall, keep these points in mind:
- The support begins in September 2026.
- The support period ends in February 2027.
- Cooked food stalls receive S$1,200.
- Market stalls receive S$600.
- The money is distributed across six months.
- The scheme applies to qualifying markets and hawker centres managed by the Government and Government-appointed operators.
- Detailed eligibility and administrative information will be communicated separately to stallholders.
Rental Support 2026 FAQs
How much rental support will cooked food stalls receive?
Eligible cooked food stalls will receive S$1,200 in rental support over six months from September 2026 to February 2027.
How much will market stalls receive?
Eligible market stalls will receive S$600 over the same six-month period.
When does the rental support start?
The support starts in September 2026 and will run through February 2027.
Is the S$1,200 paid all at once?
No. The Government has stated that the support will be disbursed across six months.
Who is eligible?
The support is for stallholders in markets and hawker centres managed by the Government and Government-appointed operators. The Government will separately notify stallholders of detailed eligibility criteria.
Do I need to apply?
The Government has said stallholders will be separately notified of the details. Wait for official instructions before submitting any application or providing personal or banking information.
Final Takeaway
The new Singapore Rental Support 2026 will provide additional help to hawkers and market stallholders facing higher operating costs.
Eligible cooked food stalls can receive S$1,200, while market stalls can receive S$600, with the support spread over six months from September 2026 to February 2027.
For now, stallholders should keep their contact and business details updated with the relevant managing agency and watch for the official notification containing the detailed eligibility and payment arrangements.
Official source: Ministry of Finance Singapore – Second Support Package
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