Question & AnswerQ&A (HLURB BOARD Resolution NO. 876, S. 2011)
The resolution promulgates the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations to govern Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279 or the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992, specifically focusing on balanced housing development.
A Developer is a person, natural or juridical, who develops or improves the subdivision or condominium project for and on behalf of the owner thereof.
Socialized Housing refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots or home lots for the underprivileged and homeless citizens, including sites and services development, long-term financing, and benefits in accordance with RA 7279.
These Rules apply to applications for the construction of subdivision projects and any proposed expansion of existing subdivision projects filed after the effectivity of the rules.
Developers can either develop socialized housing equal to 20% of the total area of the main subdivision project or allocate and invest an amount equal to 20% of the main subdivision total project cost into socialized housing or related activities.
Socialized housing should be located within the same city or municipality as the main subdivision project whenever feasible and in accordance with HLURB standards. Otherwise, it can be located elsewhere in the Philippines.
A compliance project must be completed within one year from the date of issuance of the License to Sell or within a period fixed by HLURB.
Yes, joint ventures with other developers or private enterprises specializing in socialized housing can be a mode of compliance.
Violations are penalized in accordance with Section 45 of RA 7279 and Executive Order 648, as amended.
The rules contain a separability clause stating that if any provision is declared null and void, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected.
Developers can invest in development of new settlements, purchase Socialized Housing Units of Participation (SHUP) from NHA, construction of socialized housing projects by accredited NGOs, slum upgrading, joint-venture projects with LGUs or housing agencies, and participation in the Community Mortgage Program (CMP).
Yes, socialized housing projects developed after the effectivity of these rules are allowed as compliance for future main subdivision projects.
Project Cost refers to the cost of land based on the highest among the gross selling price, zonal value, or assessed value at acquisition time, including estimated development and construction costs of the housing component.