RA11201: AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEFINING ITS MANDATE, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Republic Act (RA) 11201, enacted on February 14, 2019, creates the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to consolidate the functions of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). The Act aims to streamline the management of housing, human settlement, and urban development in the Philippines.
What is RA 11201?
RA 11201 establishes the DHSUD as the primary government agency responsible for housing and urban development, promoting better coordination and efficiency in addressing housing needs in the country.
Other Key Provisions:
Mandate: The DHSUD is mandated to formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs for housing and urban development, focusing on the access to and affordability of basic human needs.
Powers and Functions: The DHSUD has broad powers and functions, including policy development, environmental planning, housing regulation, community development, and research.
Attached Agencies: The DHSUD has administrative supervision over several attached agencies, including the National Housing Authority (NHA), the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC).
Human Settlements Adjudication Commission: The Act reconstitutes the HLURB as the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC), attached to the DHSUD for policy and program coordination. The HSAC is responsible for adjudicating disputes related to housing and urban development.
National Human Settlements Board: The Act creates a National Human Settlements Board to exercise the policy and program development powers and functions of the attached agencies.