DHSUD extends deadline for housing law compliance
‘This is a win-win approach. It will allow private developers ample time to cope with the effects of the strict implementation of the law (and) their compliance will lead to the production of more socialized housing projects that will benefit underprivileged Filipinos.’
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has extended the deadline for private developers to comply with Republic Act 10884, particularly the provision on the Balanced Housing Development Program (BHDP).
Under a memorandum signed by DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, developers now have until 31 December 2025 to meet their mandatory allocations for socialized housing.
The DHSUD also announced the deferral of cease-and-desist orders and the suspension or cancellation of licenses to sell against non-compliant developers until the end of the year, giving them time to meet their respective quotas.
‘Win-win approach’
“This is a win-win approach. It will allow private developers ample time to cope with the effects of the strict implementation of the law. Their compliance will lead to the production of more socialized housing projects that will benefit the underprivileged Filipinos,” Aliling said.
The memorandum clarified that monetary fines for violators will still be enforced and will take effect immediately upon receipt of the Order of Imposition of Administrative Sanction (OIAS).
“Bilang magkatuwang sa pagsusulong ng matatag na industriya ng pabahay, kailangan tuluy-tuloy ang pagtutulungan ng gobyerno at pribadong sektor para sa kapakanan ng lahat (As partners in promoting a strong housing industry, the government and the private sector must continue to work together for the benefit of all),” he added.
Republic Act 10884 requires all developers of new residential and condominium projects to allocate a portion of their developments for socialized housing — 15 percent for subdivisions and 5 percent for condominiums.
Compliance may be fulfilled through on-site development or alternative arrangements, such as partnerships with local government units or accredited non-government organizations.
“In strictly implementing the law, we hope to provide more socialized housing options for the underprivileged Filipinos while, at the same time, protecting the vibrancy of the housing sector,” Aliling said.