Housing: The Department, Agencies, and the Laws

This set of flashcards focuses on key vocabulary and definitions related to housing laws and agencies in the Philippines, designed to aid in understanding the roles and regulations within the housing sector.

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)

The primary national government entity responsible for managing housing, human settlement, and urban development in the Philippines.

Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)

A fund under Republic Act No. 9679 designed to promote a tax-exempt mutual provident savings system for housing.

National Housing Authority (NHA)

The sole national agency mandated to engage in housing production for low-income families in the Philippines.

Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)

Republic Act No. 7279 aims to provide a comprehensive urban development and housing program.

Various Housing Codes

Laws including PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, and PD 1185 that govern standards for housing and urban development.

Batas Pambansa Blg. 220

An act authorizing standards and technical requirements for economic and socialized housing projects.

Condominium Act (RA 4726)

Defines condominium, establishes requirements for its creation and governs its cases in the Philippines.

National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096)

Establishes minimum standards and requirements to regulate the construction and maintenance of buildings.

Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185)

Develops standards and regulations including fire prevention and safety measures applicable in the Philippines.

Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC)

An agency tasked with implementing social housing programs for low-income earners, a subsidiary of NHMFC.