BP220
BP220
BP220
BP 220, or Batas Pambansa Blg. 220, is a law in the Philippines that focuses on socialized housing. It was
enacted on June 20, 1982, with the aim of providing affordable housing options for low-income
individuals and families.
The law mandates the government, through various agencies and entities, to promote and facilitate the
development of socialized housing projects. It encourages the participation of the private sector in these
projects and provides incentives to developers who engage in socialized housing initiatives.
BP 220 outlines the criteria and guidelines for socialized housing, including the maximum selling prices
of housing units and the qualification requirements for potential buyers. It emphasizes the importance of
providing basic amenities, infrastructure, and utilities in socialized housing projects, ensuring that
residents have access to essential services.
The law also establishes the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) as the
primary agency responsible for implementing and monitoring the provisions of BP 220. The HUDCC
works in collaboration with other government agencies and local government units to ensure the
effective implementation of socialized housing projects.
The main objective of BP 220 is to address the housing needs of low-income individuals and families by
promoting the development of affordable housing options. It aims to alleviate poverty and improve the
living conditions of marginalized sectors of society. The law serves as a framework for the government
and private sector to collaborate in providing accessible and decent housing for those who need it the
most.
- The purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 220 is that encourages the developer to offer out and
deliver affordable quality housing for the people to have a balanced housing development, to
promote and promulgate the development of economic and socialized housing projects units for
average and low income in urban and rural areas. The act is known to provide housing programs
provided by the private sectors to produce adequate shelter needs to the people. It is an act that
authorizes the ministry of human settlements to establish and promulgate different levels of
standard economic and socialized housing projects in urban and rural areas.
- The site selection process for the housing projects should be allocated by the local zoning
department, the site should be adequate for housing that is outside the potential hazard prone
and protection.
1. Water
2. Movement and circulation
3. Storm drainage
5. Park/playground
6. Power
- The setback and easement requirements were slightly loosened under the other 2 laws and their
regulations, even though BP220 are significantly lower than those specified as minimum total lot
areas (TLAs) under PD1096. Because of this, it's possible that the planned standard of living for
PD1096 residences cannot be met by the other 2 laws.