Scope and Purpose of the Resolution
- The resolution applies to the classification of housing projects based on the levels of housing loan ceilings or packages.
- It establishes clear guidelines on which development standards should be applied to each level of housing classification.
Classification Levels and Corresponding Development Standards
Low Cost Housing:
- Level 1A: Socialized housing subject to standards under BP 220.
- Level 1B: Economic housing under BP 220.
- Level 2: Economic housing under BP 220.
- Level 3: Medium-cost housing standards as per PD 957.
Medium Cost Housing:
- Applies the development standards prescribed under PD 957 for medium-cost housing.
Open Market Housing:
- Development standards set under PD 957 apply.
Legal Effectivity and Publication
- The resolution was approved on March 26, 2009.
- It was published in The Philippine Daily Inquirer on May 15, 2009.
- In accordance with legal requirements, the resolution took effect 15 days after publication, i.e., on May 30, 2009.
Administrative and Legal Authority
- Issued under the authority of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).
- Signed and adopted by the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner Romulo Q.M. Fabul on May 22, 2009.
Important Legal Concepts
- Harmonization for regulatory clarity: Ensures that housing developers and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the applicable development standards.
- Linkage of classifications with loan ceilings and legal frameworks (PD 957 and BP 220).
- Ensures consistency in regulatory application across different housing sectors, facilitating compliance and enforcement.