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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Balconies

Find out the GFA treatment for balconies

Last updated 6 June 2026

Balconies are included as GFA.

Cross-section of a multi-story building with curved roof, highlighting balconies included as Gross Floor Area (GFA).

Balconies

Balcony Incentive Scheme - Bonus GFA

Under the Balcony Incentive Scheme (BIS), balconies may be included as bonus GFA if they adhere to the BIS guidelines and submission requirements stated in the Development Control Handbooks. Refer to the links below for more information on the specific guidelines.

Residential Handbook

Non-Residential Handbook