Housing Laws

THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING ACT
REPUBLIC ACT 7279
MARCH 24, 1992
THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT
REPUBLIC ACT 7279
OBJECTIVES
decent, affordable housing with basic services and livelihood
opportunities
rational use and development of urban land
dispersed urban net and more balanced urban-rural
interdependence
equitable land tenure system
more effective peoples participation
improve LGU capability
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STRATEGIES
government intervention in land acquisition: community
mortgage, land swapping, land consolidation, land banking, joint
venture and expropriation
balanced housing
private sector participation
consultation and community participation
countryside development
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REPUBLIC ACT 7279
Housing and Urban Development

Coordinating Council
National Housing Authority

National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation
Home Guaranty Corporation
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
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Social Security System

Government Service Insurance System
Home Development Mutual Fund
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Dept. of Finance
Dept. of Public Works and Highways
Dept. of Budget Management
National Economic Development Authority
Presidential Management Staff
Development Bank of the Philippines
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THE KEY HOUSING AGENCIES

HUDCC: planning and technical assistance
NHA: augment and enhance local government capabilities
HIGC: guarantee schemes to encourage financial institutions
HLURB: comprehensive plans for urban and urbanizable areas
NHMFC: Community Mortgage Program
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THE OTHER ENTITIES

LGUs: comprehensive land use plans
NEDA: data for forward planning
Private sector and NGOs: investments
Project Beneficiaries: involvement in programs
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THE PRODUCTS
rationally sited settlements
livelihood components
basic services
affordable packages
needs-specific units
use of indigenous materials and alternative technologies
REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR
ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT
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REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
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SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1. Economic Housing: house and lot package at P500,000
2. Socialized Housing: house and lot package at P180,000
BASIC NEEDS
1. Water
2. Movement and Circulation
3. Storm Drainage
4. Solid & Liquid Waster Disposal
5. Parks and Playgrounds
6. Power
SITE CRITERIA
1. Availability of Basic Needs

2. Conformity w/ zoning ordinances and land use plan
3. Physical Suitability
4. Accessibility
LAND
ALLOCATION
No fixed ratio
between saleable
and non-saleable
portions
PARKS AND
PLAYGROUNDS
centrally located
mandatory for 1
hectare and above
non-alienable
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
observe hierarchy of roads
consider topography
consider access and safety
optimize no.of lots but enhance community interaction
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
observe hierarchy of roads
consider topography
consider access and safety
optimize no.of lots but enhance community interaction
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
min. of 2 for asphalt pavement
min. of 6 for concrete
INTERIOR SUBDIVISIONS
must secure right-of-way to
nearest public road
minimum R.O.W.of 10meters
SUBDIVISION ENTRANCES
depth and setback must
accommodate loading and
unloading of passengers
BLOCK LENGTH
maximum of 400m
provide 3-m pathwalk or
alley for blocks
exceeding 250m.
ALLEYS AND PATHWALKS

to serve as block breakers
3-meter ROW
maximum length of 60meters
paved with macadam
CUL-DE-SAC/ TURNABOUTS
CUL-DE-SAC/ TURNABOUTS
LOT PLANNING
avoid deep and irregular lots
lot frontage at street level
not bisected by administrative boundaries, water courses,
utility lines
SINGLE-DETACHED UNITS
MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Economic - 72sq.m.
Socialized - 64sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Corner lot - 8 m.
Regular lot - 8 m.
Irregular lot - 4 m.
Interior lot - 3 m.
DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED
MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Economic - 54sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Economic - 6 m.
Socialized - 6 m.
DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED
MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Economic - 54sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Economic - 6 m.
Socialized - 6 m.
ROWHOUSE
MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Economic - 36sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Economic - 3.5 m.
Socialized - 3.5 m.
MAX.OF 20 UNITS/ BLOCK OR CLUSTER

AND MAX. BLOCK LENGTH OF 100m.
ROWHOUSE
MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Economic - 36sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Economic - 3.5 m.
Socialized - 3.5 m.
MAX.OF 20 UNITS/ BLOCK OR CLUSTER

AND MAX. BLOCK LENGTH OF 100m.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS

Economic - 22sq.m
MINIMUM SETBACKS
Front - 1.5m.
Side - 2.0m.
Rear - 2.0m.
MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION

Economic - complete based on specifications
Socialized - shell house with doors and windows to enclose the unit


WATER SUPPLY
connection to public
water supply system or
independent water
supply system at 150
liters/capita/day
potable and adequate
ground reservoir 25
meters from source of
pollution/contaminants
POWER SUPPLY
provide 1 streetlight per pole if poles are spaced at 50meters
provide 1 at every other pole if poles are spaced at less than
50 meters
SEWER & DRAINAGE SYSTEM

communal or individual septic tank conforming to Sanitation Code
drainage system shall be concrete-lined with load-bearing cover
NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
floor area authorized for non-residential use shall not exceed 25%
of total residential area
ELEVATOR REQUIREMENTS
provision of elevator mandatory
for projects above 5 storeys
APPROVED USES/ ALTERATIONS

CEILING HEIGHT
MEZZANINE
STAIRS
STAIRS
STAIRS
STAIRS
CORRIDOR
DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS



DOORS
AREA OF OPENINGS

FIREWALLS
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/ LICENSE TO SELL
No subdivision or condominium intended for economic and

socialized housing shall be sold unless it has been registered and
issued a License to Sell







REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS PROTECTIVE
DECREE AND OTHER RELATED LAWS
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957
REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE SUBDIVISION AND
CONDOMINIUM BUYERS PROTECTIVE DECREE AND OTHER RELATED LAWS
applicable to open-market and medium-cost

subdivision and condominium projects
SELLING PRICE
1. Open Market - Above P2,000,000
2. Medium-Cost - P500,000-2,000,000
LAND ALLOCATION
1. 70% saleable
2. 30% non-saleable
BP 220 PD 957
SINGLE-DETACHED UNITS SINGLE-DETACHED UNITS

MINIMUM LOT AREAS MINIMUM LOT AREAS
Economic - 72sq.m. Open Market - 120sq.m.
Socialized - 64sq.m. Medium-cost - 100sq.m.
MINIMUM FRONTAGE MINIMUM FRONTAGE

Corner lot - 8 m. Corner lot - 12 m.
Regular lot - 8 m. Regular lot - 10 m.
Irregular lot - 4 m. Irregular lot - 6 m.
Interior lot - 3 m. Interior lot - 3 m.
BP 220 PD 957
DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED
MINIMUM FRONTAGE MINIMUM FRONTAGE - 8 m

Economic - 6 m.
Socialized - 6 m.
BP 220 PD 957
ROWHOUSE ROWHOUSE
MINIMUM FRONTAGE MINIMUM FRONTAGE - 4 m.

Economic - 3.5 m.
Socialized - 3.5 m.
BP 220 PD 957
MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS

Economic - 22sq.m Open Market - 42sq.m
MINIMUM SETBACKS MINIMUM SETBACKS

Front - 1.5m. Front - 3.0m.
Side - 2.0m. Side - 2.0m.
Rear - 2.0m. Rear - 2.0m.
SOCIALIZED ECONOMIC OPEN MARKET

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Water Supply 43 LCPD 150 LCPD for 150 LCPD for

or Handpump household connection household connection
Drainage lined open canal underground for underground
major roads;
lined open for others
Power optional individual mandatory individual mandatory individual

connection connection connection
Sewage Disposal individual or individual or individual

communal communal
THE CONDOMINIUM ACT
REPUBLIC ACT 4726
RA 4726: THE CONDOMINIUM ACT
CONDOMINIUM
is an interest in real
property consisting of a
separate interest in a unit
in a residential,
industrial or commercial
building and an
undivided interest in
common directly or
indirectly, in the land on
which it is located and
in other common areas
of the building
CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION
holders of separate interests and portions of common areas
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be
divided into condominiums
UNIT
a part of the condominium project intended for any type of
independent use or ownership, including 1 or more rooms or
spaces located in 1 or more floors in a building
COMMON AREAS
the entire project excepting all units separately granted or
held or reserved
MASTER DEED/DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS

boundaries of the unit
ownership of common areas
non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and support
refurbishing
right to mortgage, sell
PD 1151: PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Urbanization with Environmental Protection

Section 1: HARMONY BETWEEN MAN AND NATURE
Present and future concerns
Human dignity and well-being
Section 2: GOALS
Each generation as trustee and guardian
Safe, decent, healthful, productive & aesthetic environment
Exploitation without degradation
Preservation of historical & cultural heritage
Balance between population & resource use
Utilization of renewable & non-renewable resources
Section 3: RIGHT TO A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT
Section 4: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
PD 1151: PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The Environmental Impact Statement outline prescribed by the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1.0 Name and Address of Project Proponent

2.0 Type of Project
3.0 Overview Summary
4.0 The Project Setting
5.0 The Proposal
6.0 A Brief History of Past Environmental Conditions and a
Description of the Existing Environmental and Resource Use.
7.0 Future Environmental Conditions without the Project
(An average of five years projection)
8.0 Prediction and Assessment of Impacts
9.0 Contingency Plans
10.0 Environmental Briefings and Monitoring
11.0 Mitigation Measures
12.0 Residual/ Unavoidable Impacts
13.0 Information Deficiencies
14.0 Appendices
15.0 Consultation and Comments including Public Recommendation
PD 1152: PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
Title I: Air Quality Management

Title II: Water Quality Management
Title III: Land Use Management
Title IV: Natural Resources Management &
Conservation
Title V: Waste Management
Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Title I - Air Quality Management
Title II - Water Quality Management
Title III - Land Use Management
Title IV - Natural Resources Management & Conservation
Title V - Waste Management
Title VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1152 June 6, 1977

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
GUIDELINES & STANDARDS
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Beach
30 meter
shoreline High water mark
setback
Lagoons, Swamps,
Mangroves
15 m.
High water mark
10 m.
Foot of steep hill
18% or more slopes-

strictly regulated
Distance between
structures on slopes
x 3x
Do not build on
drainageways
Trail width
15% slope: 90-1.80 m.

steep slope: 2-2.50 m.
Sides of trails should be

either sloping or walled
Trails can be defined by trees or by

ground cover
Road radius:
30 meters for mountainous sites
100 meters for flat sites
R
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Water well
Sewage Disposal
15 meters for deepwells

25 meters for shallow wells
For inorganic waste, modified land fill;

compacted and covered with soil layer
X distance such that

the sound decibel will
not be more than 30
decibels
Trees with
trunks of 4
up should be
preserved
OTHER LAWS
PD 1216: Defining Open Spaces in Residential Subdivisions
PD 1616: Architectural Guidelines for Intramuros
PD 1308: regulating the Practice of Environmental Planning
PD 1594: Prescribing Policies, Guidelines, Rules and
Regulations for Government Infrastructure Contracts
LAND USE PLANNING
art and science of ordering and managing the use of land and
its environment and the character and siting of buildings and
communication routes.
LAND USES
R-1: Low density residential (YELLOW)
R-2: Medium density residential
R-3: High density residential
C-1: Minor commercial (RED)
C-2: Major commercial
C-3: Metropolitan commercial
I-1: Light industrial (ORANGE)
I-2: Medium industrial
Institutional (VIOLET)
Parks and Recreation (GREEN)
Agricultural
Fishpond
TRU: Transport and Utilities Area (GRAY)
CUL: Cultural Area
CEM: Cemetery Area
Military Zone
LAND USES
INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS

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Housing and Urban Development

National Housing Authority

Social Security System

THE KEY HOUSING AGENCIES

THE OTHER ENTITIES

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1. Availability of Basic Needs

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ALLEYS AND PATHWALKS

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MINIMUM LOT AREAS

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MINIMUM LOT AREAS

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MINIMUM LOT AREAS

MAX.OF 20 UNITS/ BLOCK OR CLUSTER

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MAX.OF 20 UNITS/ BLOCK OR CLUSTER

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MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS

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MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION

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MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION

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MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION

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SEWER & DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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APPROVED USES/ ALTERATIONS

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DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS

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DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS

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