THE Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has reset the deadline for private developers to comply with Republic Act (RA) 10884, or the Balanced Housing Development Program (BHDP), to give them more time to meet legal requirements and avoid sanctions.
In a news release on Friday, the DHSUD said Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling signed a memorandum deferring until Dec. 31, 2025 the implementation of cease and desist orders and the suspension or cancellation of licenses to sell for non-compliant developers.
“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 underprivileged Filipinos,” Aliling said.
However, he clarified that monetary fines imposed on violators will remain and immediately executory upon receipt of the Order of Imposition of Administrative Sanction.
“As partners in advancing a strong housing industry, the government and the private sector must continue working together for the welfare of all,” he added.
The DHSUD earlier identified around 600 real estate projects as non-compliant with the BHDP provision of RA 10884.
The discovery was made through the ongoing Zero Backlog Program which aims to streamline regulatory actions and ensure full compliance with housing laws.
RA 10884 requires developers of new residential subdivisions and condominiums to allocate portions of their projects for socialized housing — 15 percent for subdivisions and 5 percent for condominiums — or undertake alternative compliance schemes approved by DHSUD.
Aliling gave assurance that the DHSUD will continue its coordination with developer groups to strengthen public-private partnerships in achieving the government’s housing goals.
