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Home Insurance Comprehensive Calculator Singapore 2026
Fire Insurance, Home Contents, HPS, Landlord Cover & 3-Tier Premium Comparison

Estimate your complete Singapore home insurance coverage needs and annual premium — whether you own an HDB flat (with mandatory fire insurance), a private condominium (where building insurance is handled by the MCST), or a landed property. This calculator covers all major insurance types: home contents (replacement value of furniture, electronics, valuables), third-party liability, alternative accommodation, landlord cover (loss of rent, malicious damage), the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) for HDB mortgages, and personal accident — across basic, standard, and comprehensive plan tiers.

✓ Mandatory Fire Insurance (HDB) ✓ Contents Replacement Value ✓ HPS Premium Estimate ✓ 3-Tier Plan Comparison ✓ Landlord Cover
HDB Fire~S$4.50/yr
ContentsS$100–S$400/yr
HPSCompulsory HDB+CPF
Condo BuildingMCST Covers It
LiabilityUp to S$1M
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Property Details
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HDB: building insured by HDB. Condo: MCST insures building. Landed: enter rebuilding cost.

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Replacement cost of all furniture, electronics, clothing, valuables, appliances.

Leave contents at 0 to use our estimate (~8% of property value). For landed, enter the rebuilding cost (cost to reconstruct the structure), not the land value. Rebuilding cost is typically 40%–60% of total property value for landed.

Home Protection Scheme (HPS) — HDB Only
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HPS (Home Protection Scheme) is compulsory for HDB flat owners using CPF to service their mortgage. It pays off the outstanding loan in full upon the insured’s death or Total and Permanent Disability. Premiums are deducted from CPF OA annually. Enter 0 if not applicable (no CPF mortgage or fully paid up).

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Enter property type, value, contents estimate, and HPS loan details to see recommended sum insured, annual premium across three plan tiers, and your complete home insurance budget.

Annual Premium by Plan Tier

Singapore Home Insurance 2026 — What is Mandatory, What’s Recommended & What Your Condo MCST Already Covers

Home insurance in Singapore is a patchwork of mandatory and optional coverage — and the most common mistake is buying coverage you already have (condo building insurance via MCST) or missing coverage you critically need (contents, third-party liability). Understanding the three layers of home insurance is essential for every Singapore homeowner.

Singapore Home Insurance — Three Layers Every Homeowner Should Know

LayerCoverageHDBCondoLanded
Building / StructureWalls, structure, fixturesHDB insures (fire)MCST insuresOwner must insure
Home ContentsFurniture, electronics, valuablesOptional (recommended)Optional (recommended)Optional (recommended)
HPS / Mortgage LifeLoan paid off on death/TPDCompulsory (CPF mortgage)Not compulsory (consider MRTA)Not compulsory

2026 Home Insurance Market — Key Providers in Singapore

ProviderKey ProductNotable Feature
NTUC IncomeEnhanced HomeSafeMandatory HDB fire insurance provider; also home contents
AIGHome Protect 360Strong contents and liability; accidental damage included
AXA (now HSBC Life)SmartHomePopular for condos; new for old replacement for contents
SinglifeHome ProtectDigital-first; competitive pricing
Great EasternHomeAssureBundled with home loan products
FWDHome MattersCompetitive comprehensive plans; online purchase

How This Home Insurance Calculator Works

Step 1 — Enter Property Type and Occupancy

Select property type (HDB, condo, EC, or landed) and whether it is owner-occupied or rented out. The calculator automatically applies the correct framework: for HDB, it shows the mandatory fire insurance cost (S$4.50/year through NTUC Income) and recommends additional contents coverage. For condos, it notes that building insurance is handled by the MCST and only contents and liability are needed from an individual policy. For landed properties, it calculates the building/rebuilding cover requirement.

Step 2 — Enter Coverage Amounts

Enter your estimated home contents value (replacement cost of everything inside your home — furniture, electronics, clothing, appliances, jewellery). If left at zero, the calculator estimates contents at 8% of property value. For landed property, enter the rebuilding cost (typically 40%–60% of total property value). For HDB, enter the outstanding loan to estimate your HPS annual premium.

Step 3 — Compare Plan Tiers

The results show a side-by-side comparison of basic, standard, and comprehensive plans — with coverage limits for contents, third-party liability, alternative accommodation, personal accident, and landlord add-ons. Annual premiums are shown for each tier with the monthly equivalent.

3 Real Singapore Home Insurance Scenarios — HDB Owner, Condo Landlord & Landed Coverage

HDB 4-Room, Owner-Occupied

HDB mandatory fire ins.~S$4.50/yr
Contents (S$60K)S$120/yr (basic)
Contents (comprehensive)S$240/yr
HPS (S$350K loan, age 40)~S$840/yr
Total annual insurance~S$965–S$1,085
Monthly cost~S$80–S$90/mo

2BR Condo, Rental Investment

Building insuranceMCST covers ✓
Contents (S$80K, standard)S$160/yr
Landlord liabilityS$75/yr
Loss of rent coverS$150/yr
Malicious damageS$100/yr
Total standard plan~S$485/yr

Landed Semi-D (S$4M Value)

Rebuilding cost (50%)S$2,000,000
Building insurance (standard)S$640/yr
Contents (S$200K)S$400/yr
Liability (S$1M)S$120/yr
Total comprehensive~S$1,800/yr
As % of value0.045%

3 Expert Home Insurance Tips — Contents Underinsurance, Landlord Gaps & HPS vs Private MRTA

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Most Singapore Homeowners Are Underinsured on Contents — Do a Room-by-Room Inventory

The most common home insurance mistake in Singapore: buying a S$30,000 contents policy when the actual replacement value is S$80,000–S$120,000. A typical Singapore HDB 4-room renovation involves S$30,000–S$50,000 in carpentry and built-ins alone, plus appliances, electronics, and personal belongings. Correct approach: room-by-room replacement cost inventory. Living room: TV, sofa, coffee table, sound system = S$8,000–S$15,000. Kitchen: refrigerator, washer, dryer, oven, hood = S$5,000–S$12,000. Bedrooms: beds, wardrobes, electronics = S$10,000–S$20,000. Valuables: jewellery, watches (may need separate high-value items rider). Total for a typical well-furnished HDB: S$60,000–S$100,000. Insure at replacement cost — not depreciated value.

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Landlords: Loss of Rental Income Coverage Is the Gap Most Miss

Standard home contents policies do not cover loss of rental income if your property becomes uninhabitable due to fire, flood, or structural damage. Yet this is the most financially damaging risk for a rental property investor. A S$4,500/month condo: 3 months of uninhabitable downtime = S$13,500 in lost income. Specific landlord insurance covers: (1) loss of rent (typically 12–24 months); (2) malicious damage by tenant (furniture, fittings); (3) tenant liability (if tenant is injured on the property). Critically, your regular home contents policy does NOT cover tenant-caused damage to your fixtures and furnishings. Purchase a dedicated landlord insurance policy — not just a homeowner’s contents policy — when renting out.

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HPS vs Private MRTA for HDB Mortgages — When to Consider Alternatives

The Home Protection Scheme (HPS) is CPF Board’s group mortgage insurance — compulsory for HDB flat owners using CPF to service their loan. HPS pays the outstanding loan if the insured dies or suffers Total and Permanent Disability. Premiums come from CPF OA (not cash). An alternative: private Mortgage Reducing Term Assurance (MRTA) or Decreasing Term Policy purchased from a life insurer. Private policies may offer: (1) lower premium for healthy non-smokers; (2) additional benefits (critical illness, early TPD); (3) portability (not tied to the HDB loan). HPS premiums increase with age — if you are young and healthy, a private MRTA can sometimes be 20%–40% cheaper. You can apply to HDB for exemption from HPS if you have sufficient life coverage from a private policy covering the outstanding loan.

16 FAQs — Singapore Home Insurance 2026, HPS, Contents Cover, MCST & Landlord Insurance

Is home insurance mandatory in Singapore?+
Only two forms of home insurance are mandatory in Singapore: (1) HDB Fire Insurance: compulsory for all HDB flat owners (regardless of whether they have an outstanding loan). Must be purchased from NTUC Income. Covers the structure (not contents). Very cheap: approximately S$1.50–S$7.50/year depending on flat type. (2) Home Protection Scheme (HPS): compulsory for HDB flat owners using CPF OA to service their mortgage (HDB loan or bank loan). Pays off outstanding loan on death or Total and Permanent Disability. Premiums are deducted from CPF OA. All other home insurance (contents, liability, alternative accommodation, landlord, etc.) is optional but strongly recommended.
What does a Singapore condominium’s MCST insurance cover?+
The Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) purchases collective building insurance for the condominium’s common property and structure. MCST insurance covers: external walls, roof, lift shafts, building structure, common facilities (pool, gym, lobby). It does not cover: the interior of your individual unit (flooring, ceiling, internal walls, fittings you installed, carpentry); your personal belongings and furniture; your personal liability within the unit. As a condo owner, you do NOT need to purchase separate building insurance — but you DO need: (1) home contents insurance for everything inside your unit; (2) third-party liability insurance (if a pipe bursts in your unit and damages the unit below). Note: the MCST’s building policy has exclusions — check the MCST’s insurance schedule.
What is the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) in Singapore?+
HPS is CPF Board’s group mortgage life insurance for HDB flat owners. Key features: (1) Compulsory for HDB owners using CPF OA to service their housing loan (bank or HDB loan); (2) pays the full outstanding loan if the insured owner dies, suffers Terminal Illness, or Total and Permanent Disability; (3) premiums are automatically deducted from CPF OA annually (no cash outflow); (4) covers up to age 65 or loan maturity, whichever is earlier; (5) covers up to 100% of the outstanding loan. Premiums depend on: age, gender, remaining loan, and loan tenure. Available exemption: if you have equivalent private life insurance coverage, you can apply to CPF Board to be exempted from HPS.
How much home contents insurance do I need?+
Calculate your contents sum insured at replacement cost — the cost to buy equivalent new items (not their current depreciated value). Systematic approach: (1) list all major items: furniture, electronics, appliances, clothing, jewellery; (2) price each at today’s replacement cost; (3) total up. Typical Singapore ranges: small HDB (2–3 room): S$30,000–S$50,000; large HDB (4–5 room): S$60,000–S$100,000; private condo (furnished): S$80,000–S$150,000+; landed: S$100,000–S$250,000+. Most homeowners underestimate — a kitchen renovation alone (built-in cabinetry, appliances) can be S$15,000–S$30,000 in replacement value. Note: standard policies have sub-limits for high-value items (jewellery, watches, artworks) — declare these separately or purchase a specific rider.
What is third-party liability in home insurance?+
Third-party liability (also called personal liability or legal liability) covers you if someone suffers injury or property damage as a result of your negligence in or around your home. Singapore-specific scenarios: (1) a burst pipe in your unit causes water damage to the unit below — owner of the lower unit sues you for repair costs; (2) a visitor trips and falls in your flat and is injured; (3) your renovation works accidentally damage the common property or a neighbouring unit. Without liability insurance, you would pay these costs personally. Recommended limits: S$200,000 minimum; S$500,000 for most homes; S$1,000,000 for landed or high-value properties. This coverage is one of the most underrated and inexpensive parts of a home policy.
What does the HDB fire insurance cover exactly?+
The mandatory HDB Fire Insurance (purchased from NTUC Income) covers: the HDB-supplied standard fittings and fixtures of the flat (original walls, floors, ceilings, internal structures, doors/windows as supplied by HDB). It does not cover: (1) your personal belongings and furniture; (2) improvements and renovations you have made (your custom carpentry, flooring upgrades, kitchen top-ups); (3) air-conditioning units; (4) built-in wardrobes you installed. This is why a separate home contents insurance is essential — the mandatory fire insurance is very basic and covers primarily the HDB’s structural interest. An enhanced NTUC Income HomeSafe policy or third-party contents policy adds the missing coverage.
What is alternative accommodation coverage?+
Alternative accommodation (also called temporary accommodation or loss of use) covers the cost of renting a temporary home while your property is being repaired after an insured event (fire, burst pipe, flooding). Without this cover, you bear the full cost of a serviced apartment or hotel room during repairs — which in Singapore can be S$150–S$500/night. A major fire requiring 2–3 months of repairs: alternative accommodation cost = S$9,000–S$45,000. Most standard home insurance policies include this cover up to a specified limit (typically 10%–20% of sum insured). Basic plans often exclude it — a key reason to choose at least a standard plan.
Is it worth getting landlord insurance if I rent out my property?+
Yes — emphatically. Renting out your property without landlord insurance exposes you to multiple risks not covered by standard home insurance: (1) Loss of rental income: property becomes uninhabitable (fire, flood, renovation order by authorities) — you lose rental income while still paying your mortgage; (2) Malicious damage by tenant: a tenant who leaves angrily may damage your fixtures, fittings, and furniture deliberately — standard insurance typically excludes tenant-caused damage; (3) Tenant third-party liability: if your tenant’s negligence (e.g., leaving a tap on) causes damage to neighbouring units, you may be held responsible as the property owner. Landlord insurance annual premium: S$300–S$800/year for comprehensive cover — a small cost relative to the risks.
Does home insurance cover renovation damage?+
Most standard home insurance policies do not cover damage that occurs during active renovation. Coverage typically resumes once renovation is complete and the home is occupied. However: (1) some policies include a specific renovation clause that provides limited coverage during the renovation period (typically up to S$10,000–S$20,000 for contractor’s risk); (2) contractors should have their own public liability insurance that covers damage to the property during renovation; (3) after renovation, ensure your contents sum insured is updated to reflect the increased value of your upgraded fixtures and furnishings. Notify your insurer when renovation begins and when it is completed — some policies may become void if significant renovation is ongoing and not disclosed.
What is “new for old” replacement in Singapore home insurance?+
“New for old” means that when a covered item is lost or damaged, the insurer pays the cost of a brand-new equivalent replacement — not the depreciated value of the old item. Example: your 5-year-old TV (original cost S$3,000, current second-hand value S$500) is damaged in a fire. Under “new for old”: insurer pays for a new equivalent TV (~S$3,000). Under depreciated value: insurer pays ~S$500. Most quality home contents policies in Singapore offer “new for old” as a standard feature — verify this when comparing policies. It is especially important for electronics (which depreciate quickly but are expensive to replace new).
Are jewellery and watches covered under standard home insurance?+
Standard home contents policies typically include jewellery and watches, but with a sub-limit (typically S$3,000–S$10,000 for unspecified valuables). If your jewellery or watches are worth more (a S$20,000 watch, diamond rings), you must: (1) specify each high-value item separately in a “Specified Articles” or “Valuables” endorsement; (2) provide professional valuations for items above S$5,000–S$10,000; (3) pay an additional premium for specified items (typically 1%–2% of item value per year). Without specifying: a S$50,000 jewellery collection may only receive S$5,000 in a claim — severely underinsured. Keep purchase receipts and valuations in a safe place (preferably scanned to cloud) for claim purposes.
What is accidental damage coverage in home insurance?+
Accidental damage extends home contents coverage beyond named perils (fire, flood, theft) to include any sudden and unexpected damage caused accidentally. Examples: spilling wine on your sofa; dropping your laptop; cracking your TV screen; knocking over and breaking a valuable ornament. This is typically an add-on or available in comprehensive plans. Without accidental damage cover: your claim for a cracked TV screen would be rejected (standard policies only cover specific perils, not accidental breakage). With accidental damage cover: the cracked screen or spill damage is covered. Especially valuable for homes with children or for covering portable electronics used in and around the home.
Can I claim home insurance for water seepage from above?+
Water seepage/leakage claims are among the most common — and most disputed — in Singapore home insurance. Coverage depends on: (1) Source of the leak: if water leaks from your pipes or fixtures and damages your property, your policy covers it. If your neighbour’s pipe leaks and damages your unit, your neighbour’s liability insurance should cover you (or you claim from your insurer and they pursue the neighbour); (2) Gradual vs sudden: most policies cover sudden and accidental leaks, not gradual seepage due to poor maintenance; (3) What is damaged: contents damaged by the water are typically covered; structural repair to the ceiling or floor (which is technically the building, covered by MCST or HDB) is separate. Always photograph the damage immediately and notify your insurer promptly. MCST arbitration may be required for inter-unit water disputes.
How does home insurance handle flood and water damage in Singapore?+
Singapore’s urban flooding risk is low but not zero — especially for ground floor units and landed properties in low-lying areas. Most Singapore home contents policies cover: storm and tempest; burst pipes and overflow; flooding from external water ingress (where included as a named peril). However: (1) some basic policies specifically exclude flooding — check the policy wording; (2) PUB (Singapore’s water agency) maintains a list of known flood-prone areas — properties in these areas may have higher premiums or specific exclusions; (3) for landed property owners in flood-prone areas, confirm flood coverage explicitly with your insurer. Climate change is increasing Singapore’s flash flood frequency — this risk is not immaterial for ground-floor units.
Do I need home insurance if my property is fully paid up?+
Yes — arguably more so. When the property is fully paid up, you are the sole bearer of any financial loss from fire, theft, or damage — there is no bank with a vested interest requiring insurance. The risk: a fire that destroys a S$1.5M condo’s interior (contents: S$100,000; alternative accommodation for 3 months: S$20,000; liability for adjacent unit damage: S$30,000) = S$150,000 out of pocket. For a mere S$200–S$400/year in contents insurance, the risk-reward ratio of being uninsured is extremely unfavourable. Paid-up property owners often also have more to protect (upgraded interiors, higher-value contents) and should consider comprehensive coverage rather than the minimum.
How do I compare home insurance plans in Singapore?+
Key factors to compare when shopping for Singapore home insurance: (1) Contents sum insured: ensure sufficient, “new for old” replacement; (2) Liability limit: S$200K minimum; S$500K recommended; (3) Perils covered: check if flood, accidental damage, power surge are included or excluded; (4) Sub-limits: for jewellery, electronics, cash (typically S$200–S$500 limit for cash); (5) Alternative accommodation: how much and for how long; (6) Premium: price vs coverage quality; (7) Exclusions: read the exclusions page carefully (wear and tear, intentional damage, war, nuclear); (8) Claims process: read reviews for how easy it is to claim. Comparison platforms (Seedly, MoneySmart, CompareFair) aggregate Singapore home insurance quotes. Get at least 3 quotes before deciding.

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Legal Disclaimer & Editorial Transparency. HDB mandatory fire insurance: compulsory for all HDB flat owners, purchased from NTUC Income, approximately S$1.50–S$7.50/year by flat type. HPS: compulsory for HDB flat owners using CPF OA for mortgage; premiums from CPF OA; exemption available with equivalent private coverage. Condo building insurance covered by MCST — individual owners do not need separate building policy. Landed property owners must insure building/structure independently. Contents sum insured should be replacement cost (new for old), not depreciated value. Premium estimates are illustrative; actual premiums vary by insurer, sum insured, age, and specific policy terms. Sub-limits apply for high-value items (jewellery, watches, electronics). Always read policy wording and exclusions carefully. Get formal quotes from MAS-licensed insurers. Not insurance advice. Operated by MAFHH INTERNATIONAL LTD.