Questions Concerning the Implementing Rules and Regulations of PD 957 and BP 220
On the Design Standards and GuidelinesWhat are the latest minimum design standards ?
Under BP 220
Minimum lot area
Single Detached - 72 sqm for economic housing; 64 sqm for socialized housing
Duplex/Single Attached - 54 sqm for economic housing; 48 sqm for socialized housing
Rowhouse - 36 sqm for economic housing; 28 sqm for socialized housing (per BR 824, s. 2008)
Minimum floor area
22 sqm for economic housing; 18 sqm for socialized housing
Under PD 957
Minimum lot area
Single Detached - 120 sqm for open market housing; 100 sqm for medium cost housing
Duplex/Single Attached - 96 sqm for open market housing; 80 sqm for medium cost housing
Rowhouse - 60 sqm for open market housing; 50 sqm for medium cost housing
Minimum floor area
42 sqm for open market housing; 30 sqm for medium cost housing
What are the latest price ceilings?
The current price ceilings as set by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) as per MC No. 5 Series of 2007 Re: Redefinition of Loan Ceilings/Packages are as follows:
Socialized housing = PHP 400,000.00 and below (per HUDCC MC No. 1, Dec. 11, 2008);
Low Cost
- Level 1 = above PHP 300,000.00 to PHP 1,250, 000.00 (BP 220 standard);
- Level 2 = above PHP 1,250,000.00 to PHP 2,000,000.00 (PD 957 standard);
Medium cost = PHP 2,000,000.00 up to PHP 4,000,000.00;
Open Housing = above PHP 4,000,000.00
Are the revised IRRs for PD 957 and BP 220 already in effect?
The revised IRRs which were approved per Board Resolutions No. 699 and 700, Series of 2001 took effect last 06 May 2002. Amendments approved per Board Resolution No. 725, Series of 2002 took effect on 26 July 2002.
How do we get copies of the new IRRs for PD 957 and BP 220?
Copies of the IRRs for PD 957 and BP 220 are available at the HLURB Library, Ground Floor of the HLURB Central Office, Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon city. Requesting parties are charged P200 per copy to cover cost of printing.
You may also download the IRRs of PD 957 & BP 200 in pdf from this link.
Where can 20% compliance to balanced housing requirement be located?
The 20% socialized housing requirement can be located within the same city or municipality as the main project. In cases where this is not feasible, the compliance project may be located in any city or municipality within the same region or in any city or municipality within the regions adjacent to it.