Social Residential Homes Act

The Social Residential Homes Act (SRHA) is a legislative framework that strengthens safeguards for the safety and well-being of residents and enhances the quality of care in Social Residential Homes (SRHs) in Singapore. The SRHA was passed on 8 April 2025, and came into effect on 1 July 2026.

Regulatory Requirements Under the SRHA

Licensable Social Residential Homes (SRHs) must have corresponding licences to operate, and must comply with all the requirements in the Act, Subsidiary Legislation, and Code of Practice.

Unauthorised operation of a licensable SRH is an offence and may result in criminal penalties under the SRHA.

Regulatory Requirements

About Social Residential Homes

Social Residential Homes (SRHs) provide residential accommodation to vulnerable persons requiring care and/or social intervention. You will require a valid SRHA licence if you operate a licensable SRH.

Licensable SRHs are defined under the First Schedule to the Act, and includes (but is not limited to) the following residential homes overseen by MSF:

1. Children's Homes
2. Children Disability Homes
3. Sheltered Homes
4. Welfare Homes
5. Adult Disability Homes
6. Adult Disability Hostels

Find out more about SRHs

Apply for a Licence

All licensable Social Residential Homes (SRHs) must obtain corresponding SRHA licences to operate. Unauthorised operation of a licensable SRH is an offence and may result in criminal penalties under the SRHA.

Find out how to apply for a SRHA licence, or begin your SRHA licence application via the GoBusiness portal.

How to apply

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News & Updates

Public Consultation Report on the Social Residential Homes Bill

This report provides a summary of key feedback raised by caregivers, clients, the general public, and residential care providers, during the public consultation. It also includes MSF's responses to the feedback received.

Public Consultation on the Social Residential Homes Bill

In November 2024, MSF invited the public to provide feedback on the proposed Social Residential Homes Bill (SRHB), which seeks to uphold quality and consistent standards across the Social Residential Homes (SRHs), for the safety and well-being of their vulnerable residents.

$33m Funding to Support Social Residential Homes to Transition to the New Licensing Framework

The Social Residential Homes Bill (SRHB) was passed in Parliament on 8 April 2025. This is part of MSF's ongoing moves to enhance the quality of care for residents in Social Residential Homes (SRHs).