**Yes, you will be able to buy an HDB resale flat after registering your marriage (ROM), provided you meet the scheme's criteria.**
Because you are a Singapore Citizen (SC) and your partner will be on an Employment Pass (EP), you will qualify under the **Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme (NCS)**.
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### 1. Scheme Requirements & Ownership Structure
* **Eligibility Age:** As an SC buying a **resale flat** under the NCS scheme, you must be at least **21 years old** (unlike BTO, which requires the SC to be 35).
* **Partner's Pass Validity:** Your partner’s EP (or Long-Term Visit Pass) must have at least **6 months’ validity** at the point of your HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) application and flat purchase.
* **Sole Ownership vs. Essential Occupier:** You (SC) will be the **sole legal owner** on the flat title. Your partner will be listed as an **essential occupier** to form the qualifying family nucleus.
* **Flat Types:** You can purchase standard 2-room to 5-room/Executive resale flats (excluding 3Gen flats and Prime/PLH flats restricted to citizen couples).
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### 2. Financing & CPF Realities
* **Income & Loan Assessment:** Because your partner is an occupier and not a co-owner, **banks or HDB will assess borrowing limits solely on your income**. Your partner’s foreign income/EP salary cannot be pooled to service or qualify for the mortgage.
* **CPF Restrictions:** Only your CPF Ordinary Account (OA) can be used for the downpayment and monthly installments. Your partner cannot contribute CPF.
* **CPF Housing Grants:** Under the NCS scheme, first-timer SC applicants are eligible for the **Singles Grant (up to S$40,000)** and the **Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (Singles)**, subject to prevailing income ceilings.
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### What to Prepare
1. Complete your ROM and obtain your digital Marriage Certificate.
2. Ensure your partner’s physical EP is issued with more than 6 months of validity remaining.
3. Apply for your **HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter** via the HDB Flat Portal before viewing units.
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