Budget 2026 For Singapore Families: $500 Child LifeSG Credits, CDC Vouchers & More

The Singapore Budget 2026 has just been announced, and here’s what’s in store for families with kids, from CDC vouchers and Child  LifeSG Credits to preschool subsidies and more.

Great news parents, 2026 is bringing more support to families! Singapore Budget 2026, which was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, is packed with perks that could make family life a little easier–and maybe even convince you to add another tiny human to the mix!

From higher income ceiling thresholds for preschool and student care subsidies, to CDC Vouchers and Child LifeSG Credits, here’s all you need to know about Singapore Budget 2026 for families.

Child LifeSG credits: $500

Singaporean children aged 12 and below in 2026 will receive $500 in Child LifeSG credits. Parents can use these credits to offset household expenses, including groceries, utilities and pharmacy purchases. The credits can be accessed from the LifeSG application and used online and at physical merchants that accept PayNow and NETS.

When: From July 2026; children born in 2026 will receive this from April 2027 onwards.

CDC Vouchers: $500

CDC vouchers are back for Singaporean households, totalling to $500 per household. You can use half of them at participating supermarkets, while the other half can be used at hawkers and heartland merchants.

When: January 2027

U-Save rebates: Up to $570

Eligible HDB households will receive up to $570 U-Save rebates. This can be used to offset utility bills and will be automatically reflected in your SP bill. Eligible HDB households will also get S&CC rebates of 0.5 or one month.

When: April, July & October 2026 & January 2027

Preschool & student care subsidies: Raised income ceiling

Last year, the Government announced that the fee cap for childcare anchor operators will be $610 per month (reduced by $30), while the fee cap for partner operators will be $650 per month (reduced by $30), starting in 2026.

In 2027, more families will be eligible for preschool and student care subsidies. The monthly household income ceiling for means-tested preschool subsidies will be raised to $15,000, while the monthly household income ceiling for Student Care Fee Assistance will be raised to $6,500.

When: From January 2027

Cost-of-Living Special Payment: $200 – $400

Singaporeans earning up to $100,000 in assessable income and who do not own more than one property will receive a $200 to $400 Cost-of-Living Special Payment.

When: September 2026

More highlights from the Budget 2026 announcement:

• Enhanced ComLink+ Progress Packages: Payouts of $500 per quarter for ComLink+ families who meet the criteria, aswell as CPF top-ups.
• Singaporeans aged 50 and above with CPF retirement savings below the Basic Retirement Sum will get a CPF top-up of at least $1,500.
• The Malay Heritage Centre will reopen later in the year.
• More sports facilities to open: Punggol Regional Sport Centre, Toa Payoh Integrated Development, new and revamped sports facilities in Farrer Park, Tengah, Hougang and Queenstown.

Read more about Budget 2026 on the Ministry of Finance website.