PD 957

RULE I. Section 1. Design Standards for

Subdivision

 MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS

Section 1. Design Standards for Subdivision

Residential subdivision projects shall conform with the

following minimum design standards, applicable local
government units' (LGU) zoning ordinances as well as
pertinent provisions of the National Building Code if
project is with housing component:

A. Site Criteria

1. Location
Conformity with Zoning Ordinance/Comprehensive
Land Use Plan
Subdivision projects shall be located in residential
zones or other areas appropriate for residential uses. If
there is no Zoning Ordinance or approved Comprehensive
Land Use Plan, the dominant land use principle and site
suitability factors cited herein shall be used in determining
suitability of a project. Subdivision projects supportive of
other major urban activities (e.g. housing for industrial
workers) may be allowed in area zoned for the said urban
activities.

2.Physical Suitability
Subdivision projects shall be located within suitable
sites for housing and outside hazard prone areas and
protection areas as provided for by pertinent laws. Critical
areas (e.g. areas subject to flooding, landslides and those
with unstable soil) must be avoided.
The site shall be stable enough to accommodate
foundation load without excessive earthmoving, grading or
cutting and filling.

3. Accessibility
The site must be served by a road that is readily
accessible to public transportation lines. Said access road
shall conform with the standards set herein to
accommodate expected demand caused by the
development of the area. In no case shall a subdivision
project be approved without the necessary access
road/right-of-way. Said access road right-of-way may be
constructed either by the developer or the local government
unit.

B. Planning Considerations
1. Area Planning
Planning and designing of subdivision projects shall
take into account the following:
a. safety and general welfare of the future occupants:
b. adequate, safe, efficient and integrative road circulation system
servicing every lot therein;
c. judicious allocation of land uses for diversity and amenity;
d. preservation of site
e. proper siting or orientation of lots;
f. harmony with existing and proposed development in the vicinity;
g. Application of workable design principles or parameters for a

well planned and self-sustaining environment.

When a developer or planner submits a Planned Unit

Development (PUD)type of project, the layout shall likewise
conform to the standards for residential/condominium
projects.
a. Open spaces - Open spaces shall conform to the
provisions of P.D. 1216 and its implementing rules and
shall include the following:
a. 1 Streets - adequate and safe means of vehicular and
pedestrian circulation and easements for utilities and
planting strips, shall be provided.
a. 2 Walks - paved walks shall be provided to the living
units from streets, parking spaces and from living units to
play areas

a. 3 Parks and playground

Suitable recreational area(s) shall be allocated within

the subdivision. Where applicable, a hierarchy of such
recreational areas may be provided for, such that, a
strategically located main park area is supplemented or
complemented by one or more smaller pocket(s) or
areas for recreational use. These areas must be
accessible to living units and free from any form of
hazard or risk. Said parks and playgrounds shall be
cleared and free from any debris. Parks and playgrounds
as much as possible shall be at street level.

b. Facilities and Amenities

Areas required for subdivision facilities and amenities
shall be judiciously allocated in accordance with the
provisions herein specified.

c. Density
Density of subdivision projects shall conform with the
residential densities set forth in the zoning ordinance of the
city/municipality where project is located. Where there is a
mixture of housing types within the subdivision (such as
single-detached, row house, town houses, etc.), density
shall include the total number of dwelling units in multistorey structure plus the total number of lots intended for
single and semi-detached houses.

2. Site Preservation

a. Slope
The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow
rain water to be channeled into street drains. Where cut
and fill is necessary, an appropriate grade shall be attained
to prevent any depression in the area.
Grading and ditching shall be executed in a manner that
will prevent erosion or flooding of adjoining properties.

B. Preservation of Site Assets

Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of 200 millimetres
or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover per
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) rules shall be preserved. Where a good quality top
soil exists in the site, it shall be banked and shall be
preserved for finishing grades of yards, playgrounds, parks
and garden area.

c. Ground Cover
Grass, shrubs, plants and other landscaping materials
used for ground cover shall be of a variety appropriate
for its intended use and location. They shall be planted so
as to allow well-tended cover of the area.

3. Easements

Subdivision projects shall observe and conform to the

following provisions on easements
as may be required by:
a. Chapter IV, Section 51 of The Water Code, on water

bodies;
b. National Power Corporation (NPC), on transmission lines;
c. PHIVOLCS per Resolution No. 515, Series of 1992, on
identified fault traces;
d. Other public utility companies and other entities' right-ofway;
e. National/local government units for projects abutting
national roads (primary roads) where adequate easement
shall be provided for, including loading and unloading areas;
f. Other related laws.

4. Circulation

Depending on the classification of roads adjacent to the

subdivision and the size of the project site, road network
should result into a hierarchy of functions and should define
and serve the subdivision as one integrated unit.

Roads complemented with pathwalks within the

subdivision must be so aligned to facilitate movement
and to link the subdivision to the nearest major
transportation route and/or adjacent property.
Whenever there are existing roads within the project
site which shall be made part of the subdivision plan, these
shall be improved in accordance with the standards set
forth herein.
a.

 b. Streets should conform to the contours of the land as

far as practicable
Where a proposed project adjoins a developed property,
roads within the said project shall be
connected/integrated/aligned with existing ones.
Where a proposed project adjoins undeveloped
property, a provision for future connection shall be
mandatory.

 c. As far as practicable, streets shall be laid out at right

angles to minimize critical intersections such as blind

corners, skew junction, etc.
d. Roads shall conform to sound engineering practices.
e. Subdivision projects shall comply to the pertinent
requirements of Batas Pambansa No. 344, otherwise
known as the Accessibility Law.

5. Installation of Street Names/Signs:

The developer shall bear the cost of installation of street
names/signs coincident with the construction of streets.

C. Design Parameters

1. Land Allocation
For open market and medium cost subdivision projects
with an area of one (1) hectare or more, the percentage
(%) allocation of land shall be as follows:
a. saleable area maximum of 70% of the gross area
b. non-saleable area minimum of 30% of the gross
area

The following non-saleable area shall be

observed consistent with PD
No. 1216:
b.1 Parks/Playgrounds
Allocation of area for parks and playgrounds
shall be mandatory for projects one (1) hectare or
more and shall be deemed nonbuildable area. The
same shall be strategically located within the
subdivision project. Area allocated for parks and
playgrounds shall in no case be less than 100
square meters.

The percentage requirement for

parks/playgrounds shall be as follows:

b.2 Community Facilities

Mandatory provision of areas for community facilities,

such as neighbourhood multi-purpose center both for open
market and medium cost housing projects with area one (1)
hectare and above. These areas are non-saleable.
However, the developer may provide additional areas for
community facilities such as schools and commercial/retail
centers in excess of the mandatory requirement set forth in
this rule which shall be deemed saleable. The use of the
said area shall be indicated in the plan and shall be
annotated in the title thereto.

b.3 Circulation System

b.3.1 Hierarchy of Roads
The circulation system for open market and medium
cost housing projects shall have the following hierarchy of
roads:

In no case shall a major road be less than 10 meters when

used as main access road and/or as future connection.
a) Major Road - a street or road linking the site and
serves as the main traffic artery within the project site and
shall traverse the longer axis of the property.
b) Collector Road - a street or a road that services
pedestrian/vehicular traffic from minor roads leading to
major roads.
c) Minor Road - a road which main function is to provide
direct access to lots and other activity centers.

 d) Motor Courts - shall have a right-of-way of not less than

6 meters in width with provision for sufficient space for

vehicular turn around in the form of a cul-de-sac, loop,
branch or "T", with a maximum length of 60 meters
inclusive of terminal.
e) Service Roads - roads which provide for the distribution
of traffic among individual lots and activity centers.
f ) Alley - a 2-meter wide walkway which shall be used to
break a block and to serve pedestrians and for
emergency purposes. It shall not be used as access to
property.

b.3.2 Road Right-of-Way (ROW)

a) Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road

right-of-way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed
where the road right-of-way is wider than the prescribed
standard for the interconnecting road for the proposed
subdivision.
b) Interior Subdivision project must secure right-of-way
to the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be
designated as interconnecting road with a minimum width
of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on the title of
said road lot and must be donated and deemed turned over
to the LGU upon completion of the said interconnecting
road.

c) Subdivision projects abutting main public road must

provide a setback of 3-meter deep by 5-meter in length at
both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate
loading
d) Subdivision projects shall have provision for future
expansion where applicable, by designating the major
roads, as prescribed in Sec. 1.C.b.3.2 as the
interconnecting road right-of-way for both open market and
medium cost housing projects and unloading of passengers

b.3.3 Planting Strips

Planting strips shall be observed with the following road
specifications:

b.3.4 Road Pavement

All roads for both open market and medium cost
housing projects shall be paved with either concrete or
asphalt. Concrete pavement shall have a minimum
thickness of 150 millimeters and a minimum compressive
strength of 20.7 Mega Pascal (Mpa) while asphalt shall
have a minimum thickness of 50 millimeters.
Sidewalk pavement shall have a minimum compressive
strength of 17.2 Mega Pascal.

b.3.5 Road Intersection

Roads should intersect at right angles as much as
practicable. Multiple intersections along major roads shall
be minimized. Distance between offset intersections should
not be less than 20 meters from corner to corner.
Intersections should occur on straight sections instead of
on curved sections of road and on gentle grades with clear
sight distance.
Road intersections shall be provided with adequate curb
radii consistent with sound engineering principles.

B.3.6 Road Grade/Slope

Crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than
1.5 percent, while curbs and gutters shall not be less than 7
percent to 9 percent. Grades and vertical curbs shall
conform to the design requirements of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

2. Lot requirements

a. Lot Layout:

The following shall be considered when plotting the subdivision

project:
A.1 Preservation of site assets and proper siting orientation of lots
blending with existing and proposed development in the vicinity; and
A.2 Application of workable design principles/parameters for a
well planned environment.
To accommodate a wider range of clientele (in terms of income
level and lifestyle), and to provide diversity in housing design in a
subdivision project, the owner/developer is encouraged to allocate
areas for various housing types such as single -detached,
duplex/single
attached and row houses.

b. Minimum Lot Area

c. Lot Design
C.1 Saleable lots shall be designed such that they are not
bisected by political boundaries, water courses, drainage ways
and utility lines.
C.2 A lot shall be served by an independent access road.
C.3 Whenever possible, lot frontage elevation shall be at street
level.
C.4 Lot lines shall preferably be made perpendicular to street
lines.
C.5 Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots shall be avoided.
C.6 Lots shall be planned with adequate width for side yards.
C.7 Lots shall be protected against risks.
C.8 Lots shall not be laid out if potential risks exist e.g. erosion,
slides, flooding, fault lines, etc.

d. Lot Frontage
The minimum lot frontages for various types of housing under open
market and medium cost housing projects shall be as follows:

3. Length of Block
Maximum length of block shall be 400 meters, however,
blocks exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with an alley
approximately at mid-length.
4. Shelter Component
a Minimum floor area for open market housing shall be 42
square meters and 30 square meters for medium cost
housing.
b. Minimum level of completion - complete house for all
types of dwelling units based on the submitted specifications.
Provision of firewall shall be in conformity with the Fire Code
of the Philippines and mandatory for duplexes/single attached
units and every unit for rowhouses.

5. Yard/Setback
The minimum setback of dwelling units both for open
market and medium cost housing projects shall conform to
the National Building Code of the Philippines.
6. Water Supply System
a. Specific Rules:
The subdivision water supply shall be mandatory or
obligatorily connected to an appropriate public water
system or community system provided that the water
supply is enough to meet the total daily requirements of the
anticipated population.

When neither a public water system, nor an

acceptable community system is available, a centralized
water supply system shall be accepted, provided that:
a.1 The technical consultant of the developer shall
determine the location and discharge capacity of the
water source(s) within the subdivision;
a.2 The permit to drill well(s) or tap water lines from
the appropriate government agencies shall be obtained;
a.3 The water source shall be sufficient to meet the
daily water requirements of every household in the
subdivision;
a.4 No hazards shall exist in the immediate vicinity of
the water source that might reduce or pollute the supply;

a.5 Water distribution shall be assured. Accordingly,

every water service entrance or connection shall be
provided with a pressure-compensating, self-regulating,
constant flow valve or fitting to ensure equitable distribution
of water, water and power conservation, and longterm
savings on operational costs of the water system.
a.6 Each subdivision shall have at least an operational
deep well and pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide
Average Daily Demand (ADD) to all homeowners.

b. Water Requirement
Every dwelling unit shall be served by an individual
supply of water sufficient to meet the total hourly domestic
needs of every household for any 8 hour period.
The Average Daily Demand (ADD) for both open market
and medium cost housing projects is 150 liters per capita
per day (LCPD) household
connection. (Per Board Resolution No. 506, series of 1992)

c. Fire Protection Demand - Provision for fire protection

shall comply with the requirements of the National Fire
Protection Code.
d. Water Tank Capacity - 20% ADD plus fire reserve.
e. Pipes - Pipes shall conform to the standards required by
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
and/or Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).

7. Electrical power supply

Mandatory individual household connection to primary and/or
alternate sources of power.
Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code
and/or local utility company.
Provision of street lighting per pole is mandatory at 50-meter
distance and every other pole if distance is less than 50 meters.
Electrical bills for streetlights shall be proportionately
shouldered by the users thereof prior to issuance of Certificate of
Completion (COG) and turn-over of open space to LGU.

8. Sewage Disposal System

The sewage disposal system for open market and
medium cost subdivision projects shall either be any of the
following:
a. Connection to Community Sewer System
Connections shall be made to an approved public or
community sewer system, subject to the requirements and
provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and
other applicable rules and regulations.

b. Septic Tanks
Where community sewer system is not available,
sewage shall be disposed of and treated in individual septic
tanks.
Construction of individual septic tanks shall conform to
the design standards of Sanitation Code of the Philippines
(PD 856) and National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RA 1378).

9. Drainage System
The drainage system of the subdivision shall conform to the
natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain
into appropriate water bodies or public drainage system. In no
case shall drainage outfalls drain into a private lot. Its layout
shall conform to sound engineering design/ principles certified
by a duly licensed civil/sanitary engineer. Drain lines shall be of
durable materials and approved installation practices.
For both open market and medium cost subdivision
projects, underground drainage system shall be properly
engineered and environmentally sound and shall be provided
with adequate Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP), catch basins
manholes, inlets and cross drain for efficient maintenance.
Minimum drainage pipes diameter shall be 30 centimeters.

10. Garbage Disposal System

The subdivision shall have a sanitary and efficient refuse
collection and disposal system, whether independently or in
conjunction with the municipal/city garbage collection and
disposal services.

Planning and
Design
Standards
for a Residential
Subdivision
Project
Under PD 957

Right-of-Way (ROW) of major roads shall be increased as

project size increases. Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of
road right-of way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed, where
the road right-of-way is wider than the prescribed standard for the
interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.
NOTE:
1. Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road
and the right-of-way shall be designated as interconnecting road with a minimum
width of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on the title of said road lot and
must be donated and deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of the said
interconnecting road.
2. Subdivision projects abutting main public road must provide a setback of 3Meter deep by 5-meter in length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to
accommodate loading and unloading of
passengers.
3. Subdivision projects shall have provision for future expansion where applicable,
by designating a minimum interconnecting road right-ofway of 10 meters.

Section 2. Design Standard and Guidelines for

Residential Condominium Projects

A. Site Criteria
Conformity to Comprehensive Land Use Plan/Zoning
Ordinance/National Building Code
1. Residential condominium projects shall preferably be
located in areas zoned as or appropriate for residential
uses.
2. Condominium projects shall likewise conform to the
minimum building requirements, lot occupancy, open
spaces, parking and other requirements of the National
Building Code of the Philippines and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations.

B. Planning Consideration
1. Area Planning
a. Supplementary and supportive activities to residential use
shall be allowed provided that the privacy, order, health and safety
of the residents are not jeopardized nor threatened and that the
land use plan and/or zoning ordinance of the locality can
accommodate such mixture of land uses.
b. Open spaces shall be provided within the project site
pursuant to the National Building Code of the Philippines and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations. These shall include courts,
yards, setbacks, light wells, uncovered driveways, access roads,
parking spaces, buffer strips, parks and playgrounds. Except as
may hereafter be otherwise provided these spaces shall be open
from the ground to the sky. The open space shall also be allocated
for basic utilities and community facilities or common areas.

c. Easements for utilities, such as drainage system, water

supply, power lines and communication lines, shall be
integrated with land circulation system.
d. Building orientation on lot shall take into account proper
ventilation, sunlight and land characteristics.
e. No development shall be allowed within the 5-meter
mandatory easement on both sides of the Marikina Valley
Fault Trace and such other fault traces as may be identified
by PHIVOLCS. (Approved per Board Res. No. 515, Series
of 1992)

 2. Site Preservation/Alteration
a. Slope
The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow rainwater

to be channeled into street drains. Where cut and fill is necessary

an appropriate grade shall be attained to prevent any depression
in the area. Grading and ditching shall be executed in a manner
that will prevent erosion or flooding of adjoining properties.
b. Preservation of Site Assets
Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of 200 millimeters or more,

as well as shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved

in accordance with the implementing rules and regulations of
DENR. Where good quality top soil exists in the site, it shall be
banked and shall be preserved for finishing grades of yards,
playgrounds, parks and garden area.

C. Design parameters

1. Space location
Space allocations shall provide areas for living, dining,
kitchen, sleeping, toilet and bath, laundry/ drying area and
storage -the minimum sizes of which shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the National Building
Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations/referral codes.

 a. Parks/Playground and/or Other Recreational Areas

a.1 Parks/Playground (exclusive of easements, access roads,

driveways, parking space) shall be required for:

a.1.1 Projects with a gross saleable area of 1.000 square meters:
Or
a.1.2 Projects with ten (10) or more condominium units. Except
when the condominium is part of a subdivision project or a
park/playground not more than or 800 meters away and in
reaching it, the pedestrian will not be unduly exposed to hazard.
a.2 The minimum area for a single park/playground shall be 50
square meters. Increments of 3.00 square meters for every
additional family dwelling type in excess of 10 units shall be added.
a.3 Parks/playground or other recreational facilities may not be
required if the condominium is located not more than or 800
meters from a publicly accessible park/playground/or other
recreational facilities.

 b. Parking Space Requirement

b.1 For Residential Condominium Units
b.1.1 The parking slot requirement for residential condominium

project snail be in accordance with the provisions of the National

Building Code of the Philippines.
b.1.2 Off-site parking may be allowed in addition to the on-site
parking provided that the designated parking area is part of the
project and provided further that the required distance shall be in
accordance with the National Building Code of the Philippines.
b.1.3 Compliance with additional parking spaces as required by
local ordinances shall be mandatory.
b.2 For Commercial Condominium Units
b.2.1 The minimum parking slot requirement shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code of
the Philippines.

 c. Access Roads
Roads

shall serve every building, parking space,

park/playground and service points (e.g. garbage
collection points). Minimum roads or right-of-way shall be
8 meters, 6 meters thereof shall be the carriageway and
the remaining 2 meters shall be developed as
sidewalk/planting strip.
Path walks shall be provided for pedestrian circulation
with a minimum width of 1.2 meters.
Construction of roads, sidewalk and path walks, shall be
in accordance with the standards of residential
subdivision. Space for turnaround at dead end shall be
provided.
Direct vehicular access to the property shall be provided
by public street or alley.

 c.1 Hierarchy of Roads

For horizontal condominium projects, the hierarchy of

roads shall be the same as the minimum design standard

requirements for subdivision projects.
c.2 Pavement
All roads (major, minor, motorcourt) for both residential
and commercial condominium projects shall be paved
with concrete/asphalt.

 d. Basic Facilities and Services

d.1 Service Area (Laundry/Drying Area)
Adequate laundry and drying areas shall be provided. Where

such services areas are held in common, they shall have suitable
outdoor locations, fenced or screened and kept away from living
rooms, entrance or front yards.
d.2 Water supply, power, sewerage and drainage utilities shall
conform to the requirements of a subdivision.
d.2.1 Reservoir/Water Tank
For multi-storey buildings.If the height of the building requires
water pressure in excess of that in the main water line, a water
tank shall be provided. Tank shall also be required if the peak
drawn should reduce the pressure on the highest usable floor to
less than 0.06 Mpa the minimum pressure required for
satisfactory operation of fixtures, particularly those with flush
valves.

 d.2.2 Capacity -20% Average Daily Demand plus fire reserve

d.3 Mechanical Equipment and Service Areas
d.3.1 Provision of elevators shall conform to the plans and

specifications of the duly licensed architect/engineer who shall

determine the requirement for elevators including the number
of cars, capacity, safety features and standards, elevator type,
speed and location in relation to the over-all design and use of
the building; the design architect/engineer shall certify under
oath that all the components thereof are in accordance with
the National Building Code of the Philippines, the Accessibility
Law and national industry standards and other pertinent laws.
d.3.2 Compliance to the provisions of the Fire Code of the
Philippines, shall be mandatory

2. Floor Area Requirements

a. Single-Occupancy Unit
Single occupancy units shall have a minimum floor area of 18 square meters,

however, a net floor area of 12 square meters may be allowed provided that:
a.1 These are intended for students/employees/workers and provided further
that the condominium project to which these will be integrated is within highly
urbanized areas.
a.2 The same shall be provided with common basic facilities such as
laundry/drying area and support amenities such as visitor's lounge and dining
area.
a.3 Said facilities/support amenities including all other measures that will
ensure compliance with the intended use of the unit shall be explicitly
indicated in the master deed/ contract to sell.
b. Family Dwelling Unit

The minimum floor area of family condominium units shall be 36 square meters
and 22 square meters for open market and medium cost condominium project
respectively.

Section 3. Conversion of Existing Structures to

Condominium Projects.

Existing structures may be converted into condominium

projects upon proper application there for with the Board
and compliance with the requirements of condominium
laws and these rules and standards.

Section 4. Variances

 These

design standards and requirements may be

modified or varied by the Board in cases of large scale
government and private residential subdivision or
condominium projects, housing in areas for priority
development or urban land reform zones, resettlement or
social housing projects for low income groups, or housing
projects financed by any government financing institution,
or in cases where strict observance hereof will cause
extreme hardship to the subdivision or condominium
owner/developer.

 1. The location is unique and different from the adjacent locality, and

because of its uniqueness, the owners cannot obtain a reasonable

return on the residential subdivision/condominium projects;
2. The hardship is not self-created;
3. The proposed variance is due to existing permanent structures
(concrete/steel) and is necessary to permit a reasonable use of the
residential subdivision/condominium;
4. The variance will not alter the essential character of the location
where the residential subdivision for which the variance is sought, is
located, and will not substantially or permanently affect the use of
the other residential subdivision/condominium in the same locality;
particularly those within a 1 kilometre radius thereof;
5. The variance will not give rise to unauthorized reclassification of
the approved residential subdivision/condominium plan (i.e. whether
partial or full alteration of the plan), and will not adversely affect the
public health, safety or general welfare of the community. (Per
Commission Proper Resolution No. R-53, S. 1982)

RULE II
APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLAN

Section 5. Application for Approval of Subdivision

Development Plan

Every registered owner or developer of a parcel of land who

wishes to convert the same into a subdivision project shall apply
with the Board or the local government unit (LGU) concerned
for the approval of the subdivision development plan by filing
the following:
A. For Optional Application for Preliminary Subdivision
Development Plan
1. At least 2 sets of Site Development Plan (Schematic Plan)
at a scale ranging from 1:200 to 1:2,000 showing the proposed
layout of streets, lots, parks and playgrounds and other
features in relation to existing conditions in the area prepared,
signed and sealed by any licensed and registered architect,
environmental planner, civil engineer, or geodetic engineer.
(Amended per Board Res. No. 794, Series of 2006)

 2. One (1) set of the following documents duly signed and sealed by a

licensed geodetic engineer:

a. Vicinity map indicating the adjoining land uses, access, as well as
existing facilities and utilities at least within 500 meters from the
property boundaries of the project, drawn to any convenient scale.
b. Topographic Plan to include the following:
(1) Boundary Lines: bearings, distances tie point or reference point,
geographic coordinates of the tie point or Bureau of Lands Locational
Monument (BLLM);
(2) Streets, easements, width and elevation of road right-of-way within
the project and adjacent subdivisions/areas;
(3) Utilities within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision project;
location, sizes and invert elevations of sanitary and storm or combined
sewers; location of gas lines, fire hydrants, electric and telephone poles
and street lights, if any. If water mains and sewers are not within or
adjacent to the subdivision, indicate the direction and distance to and
size of nearest one, showing invert elevations of sewers, if applicable.

 (4) Ground elevation of the subdivision: for ground that

slopes less than 2%, indicate spot elevations at all breaks in

grade, along all drainage channels and at selected points not
more than 25 meters apart in all directions: for ground that
slopes more than 2%, either indicate contours with an interval
of not more than 0.5 meter if necessary due to irregular land
or need for more detailed preparation of plans and
construction drawings.
(5) Water courses, marshes, rock and wooded areas,
presence of preservable trees in caliper diameter of 200
millimeters, houses, barns, shacks, and other significant
features.
(6) Proposed public improvements: highways or other major
improvements planned by public authorities for future
construction within/adjacent to the subdivision.

 c. Survey Plan of the lot(s) as described in TCT(s).

3. At least 2 copies of Certified True Copy of Title(s) and

Current Tax Receipt

4. Right to use or deed of sale of right-of-way for access
road and other utilities when applicable, subject to just
compensation for private land.
Approval of the preliminary subdivision development plan
will be valid only for a period of 180 days from date of
approval.

B. For Application for Subdivision Development

Permit

1. All requirements for application for preliminary subdivision

development plan as specified in Sec.5.A of this Rule.
2. Subdivision Development Plan consisting of the site
development plan at any of the following scales: 1:200;
1:1,000; or any scale not exceeding 1:2,000; showing all
proposals including the following:
a. Roads, easements or right-of-way and roadway width,
alignment, gradient, and similar data for alleys, if any.
b. Lot numbers, lines and areas and block numbers.
c. Site data such as number of residential and saleable lots,
typical lot size, parks and playgrounds and open spaces.

The subdivision development plan shall be prepared,

signed and sealed by any licensed and registered architect,
environment planner, civil engineer or geodetic engineer.
(Amended per Board Res. No. 794, Series of 2006)

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

Engineering plans/construction drawings based on applicable
engineering code and design criteria to include the following:
a. At least 2 copies of road (geometric and structural)
design/plan duly signed and sealed by a licensed civil engineer.
(1) Profile derived from existing topographic map, showing the
vertical control, designed grade, curve elements and all
information needed for construction.
(2) Typical roadway sections showing relative dimensions of
pavement, sub-base and base preparation, curbs and gutters,
sidewalks, shoulders benching and others.
(3) Details of miscellaneous structures such as curb and gutter
(barrier, mountable and drop), slope protection wall, rip
rapping and retaining wall.

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

b. At least 2 copies of storm drainage and sanitary sewer system

duly signed and sealed by a licensed sanitary engineer or civil

engineer.
(1) Profile showing the hydraulic gradients and properties of
sanitary and storm drainage lines including structures in relation
with the road grade line.
(2) Details of sanitary and storm drainage lines and miscellaneous
structures such as various types of manholes, catch basins, inlets
(curb, gutter, and drop), culverts and channel linings.
c. At least 2 copies of site grading plan with the finished contour
lines superimposed on the existing ground the limits of earthwork
embankment slopes, cut slopes, surface drainage, drainage
outfalls and others, duly signed and sealed by a licensed civil
engineer.

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

3. At least 2 copies of water system layout and details duly

signed and sealed by a licensed sanitary engineer or civil

engineer. Should a pump motor have a horsepower (HP) rating
of 50 HP or more, its pump rating and specifications shall be
signed and sealed by a professional mechanical engineer.
4. Certified true copy of Tax Declaration covering the property
(ies) subject of the application for the year immediately
preceding.
5. Certified true copy of Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC) or Certificate of Non-coverage (CNC) duly issued by the
DENR, whichever is applicable.
6. Zoning Certificate from HLURB Regional Office.
7. Certified true copy of DAR conversion order.

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

8. At least 2 copies of project description for projects having
an area of 1 hectare and above to include the following:
a. Project profile indicating the cost of raw land and its
development (total project cost), amortization schedule,
sources of financing, cash flow, architectural plan, if any,
and work program;
b. Audited financial statement for the last 3 preceding
years;
c. Income tax return for the last 3 preceding years;
d. Certificate of Registration from Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC);
e. Articles of incorporation or partnership;

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

f. Corporation by-laws and all implementing amendments;

and
g. For new corporations (3 years and below) statement of
capitalization and sources of income and cash flow to
support work program.
10. Plans, specifications, bills of materials and cost
estimates duly signed and sealed by the appropriate
licensed professionals.
11. Application for permit to drill from the National Water
Resources Board (NWRB).
12. Traffic impact assessment (TIA) for subdivision projects
30 hectares and above.

 13.

Copy of the special/temporary permit from the

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and of the
separate permit from the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE) for foreign architects who signed on
plans required under the Implementing Rules and Regulations
of PD 957. (per Board Res. No. 839, series of 2009)
14. List of names of duly licensed professionals who signed
the plans and other similar documents in connection with
application filed indicating the following information:
a. Surname; b. First name; c. Middle name; d. Maiden name, in
case of married women professional; e. Professional license
number, date of issue and expiration of its validity; f.
Professional tax receipt and date of issue; g. Taxpayer's
Identification Number (TIN)

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

If the establishment of the subdivision project is physically
feasible and does not run counter to the approved zoning
and land use plan of the city or municipality and the
subdivision plan complies with these Rules, the same shall
be approved and a development permit shall be issued
upon payment of the prescribed processing fee. If the
establishment of the subdivision project is physically
feasible and does not run counter to the approved zoning
and land use plan of the city or municipality and the
subdivision plan complies with these Rules, the same shall
be approved and a development permit shall be issued
upon payment of the prescribed processing fee.

Civil and Sanitary Works Design

A development permit shall only be valid for a period of 3 years from

date of issuance if no physical development is introduced.

If project has been issued a development permit, a locational

clearance is deemed incorporated therein.

The owner or developer shall cause the necessary surveys of the

project and prepare the survey returns with technical description and
computations duly signed and sealed by a licensed geodetic engineer
to be submitted together and in accordance with the approved
subdivision plan, to the Land Management Sector (LMS) for
verification and approval; pursuant to Section 50 of PD 1529
(Property Registration Decree) and sections 4 & 5 of PD 957 and
subject to the provisions of RA 8560 and its implementing rules and
regulations.

RULE III APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUM PLAN

Section 6. Application for Approval of Condominium

Plan

Any registered owner or developer of a parcel of land who

wishes to develop the same into a condominium project
shall apply with the Board by filing the following:
A. At least 2 sets of Condominium Plan at any of the
following scales: 1:200; 1:400; or any scale not exceeding
1:400 duly signed and sealed by a licensed architect:
1. Site development plan to include parking and parks and
playground layout, if applicable.
2. Floor plan(s)
3. Sections and elevations

 B. At least 2 copies of vicinity map indicating the adjoining

land uses, access, as well as existing facilities and utilities

at least within 500 meters from the property boundaries of
the project, drawn to scale and duly signed and sealed by
a licensed geodetic engineer.
C. Building specifications and estimated cost.
D. Zoning Certificate from HLURB Regional Office
E. Certified true copy of DAR conversion order.
F. Certified true copy of Environmental Clearance
Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-coverage (CNC)
duly issued by the DENR, whichever is applicable.
G. Certified true copy of title(s) and current tax receipt.
H. Right to use or deed of sale of right-of-way for access
road and other utilities when applicable.

I. One (1) copy of project study to include the following:

1. Project profile indicating among others, the development
cost, total project cost, amortization schedules, sources of
financing, marketability, cash flow, architectural building plans
and work program/project time table;
2. Audited financial statement for the last 3 preceding years;
3. Income tax return for the last 3 preceding years;
4. Certificate of registration from Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC);
5. Articles of incorporation or partnership;
6. Corporation by-laws and all implementing amendments, and
7. For new corporations (3 years and below) statement of
capitalization and sources of income and cash flow to support
work program.

J. Permit to drill from NWRB or certificate of coverage from concerned local

franchise holder.
K. Copy of the special/temporary permit from the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) and of the separate permit from the Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) for foreign architects who signed on plans required
under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of PD 957. (per Board Res. No.
839, series of 2009)
L. List of names of duly licensed professionals who signed the plans and other
similar documents in connection with application filed indicating the following
information;
1. Surname
2. First name
3. Middle name
4. Maiden name, in case of married women professional;
5. Professional licensed number, date of issue and expiration of its validity; and
6. Professional tax receipt and date of issue.
7. Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN)

 If the establishment of the condominium project is physically

feasible and does not run counter to the approved

Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance of the city
or municipality and the plan complies with these Rules, the
condominium plan shall be approved and a development permit
shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed processing fee.
A development permit shall only be valid for a period of 3 years
from date of issuance if no physical development is introduced.
If project has been issued a development permit, a locational
clearance is deemed incorporated therein.
The owner or developer shall submit the condominium plan in
accordance with the requirements of the National Building Code
to the building official of the city or municipality where the
property lies and the same shall be acted upon subject to the
conditions and in accordance with the procedure prescribed in
Section 4 of the Condominium Act (R.A. No. 4726).

RULE IV
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM
PROJECTS

Section 7. Application for Registration

A. Common Requirements
The owner or the real estate dealer interested in the sale of
lots or units in a subdivision project or condominium project,
respectively, shall register the project with the Board by filing
the following:
1. Sworn Registration Statement using either:
a. HLURB Form 001 for Corporation; or
b. HLURB Form 003 for Single Proprietorship
2. Certified True Copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or

Original Certificate Of Title (OCT) duly stamped with original

marking "CERTIFIED TRUE COPY" by the proper Register of
Deeds and bearing its seal or security marker.

a. When a project covers more than 20 individual titles without the

required marks described above, the following shall be required:
a.1 Photocopy of TCTs
a.2 Certification from the register of deeds concerned with its

seal or security mark giving the following information:

a.2.1 TCT or OCT numbers;
a.2.2 Name of all registered owner(s) and their sharing, if any;
a.2.3 Area covered by each title;
a.2.4 Number of OCT or TCT from which the title is derived;
a.2.5 Statement of all un cancelled liens and encumbrances, if
any;
a.2.6 Lot and block numbers as well as PSD/PSU/PCS number,
etc.

b. When certified copy of the TCT was issued more than one
month prior to the application for Certificate of Registration
(CR), affidavit of the owner that the property is free from liens
and encumbrances. When the applicant is not the owner,
deed from the registered owner showing clearly the authority
of the applicant to the property, e.g., its development and sale
of individual lots or units; to sign and receive documents; and,
other relevant authority. In case the subdivision/condominium
project or portion thereof is mortgaged, affidavit of undertaking
to submit title; certification from the mortgagee regarding
outstanding balance of loan and amortization schedule;
mortgage of contract; and, affidavit of undertaking of
mortgagor

3. Duly audited balance sheet (certified copy of the original)

issued and signed by the authorized official of the applicant and
under the latter's authority.
a. When individual persons are involved and no balance sheet
can be submitted, income tax returns for the preceding year duly
received by BIR office and tax receipts evidencing payment.
b. When applicant is a new corporation, partnership, association
or single proprietorship, i.e., no financial statement or income tax
return has been prepared yet, sworn statement declaring.
b. 1 other assets or sources of funds and other resources;
b.2 The nature of control or ownership over such assets, funds
or resources;
b.3 Commitment to the effect that, if necessary, the same shall
be used to complete the project.

 4. Articles of Incorporation (or of Partnership or Association),

amendments thereof and existing by-laws (or its equivalent)

clearly indicating the authority of the applicant to engage in
real estate trade particularly in the development and selling
of lots or units. When an applicant deviates from the
intended line of business stipulated in its articles of
incorporation (or partnership or association), authorization
from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and/or the appropriate government agency to engage in the
development and selling of the subject project.
5. A copy of any circular, prospectus, brochure,
advertisement, or communication used/to be used for public
offering of subject project and for circulation upon approval
by the Board.

 6. Sample copy of Contract to Sell to be used in the public offering of

lots, units or lots and units. When amendments shall be effected on

the form contract submitted for notification/approval by HLURB, proforma affidavit signifying willingness to change project name.
7. Certified true copy of Environmental Compliance Certificate
(ECC)/Certificate of Non-coverage (CNC), whichever is* applicable,
duly issued by the Department of Environmental and Natural
Resources (DENR)
8. Zoning Certificate from HLURB Regional Office
9. Certified true copy of DAR conversion order.
(In cases where the property involved is located in an area already
classified as residential, commercial, industrial or other similar
development purposes as provided in CLUPs approved pursuant to EO
72, Series of 1993, a DAR Conversion Order shall no longer be required
as a precondition for issuance of Certificate of Registration and License
to Sell). (Amended per Board Res. No. 748, Series of 2003)

 10. Electrical plan and specifications duly signed and

sealed by a licensed professional electrical engineer and

duly approved by the local franchise holder.
11. Permit to operate a deepwell and subsequent
submission of confirmed water resistivity test from the
National Water Resources Board (NWRB). Water
potability test results from concerned government
agencies/Maynilad.

B. Additional Requirements
1. For Condominium Projects
a. Master Deeds with Declaration of Registration and

Declaration of Restrictions evidenced by the proper

annotation thereof in the titte(s) of the property and the
certified true copy of such title(s) from the Register of
Deeds.
b. Building Permit

B. Additional Requirements
2. For Subdivision Projects:
a. 2 copies of verified survey returns with label for all non-

saleable areas including but not limited to parks and

playgrounds, community facilities and roads and
easements.
b. Copy of the following documents in case the

development permit was issued by the Local Government

Unit (LGU) pursuant to the 1991 Local Government Code
and related issuances:

B. Additional Requirements
b.1 Sangguniang Resolution/Ordinance granting of development
permit/ subdivision development plan containing the following
information:
b.1.1 full name of the grantee or permittee and his address;
b.1.2 complete project name and its location;
b.1.3 date of the resolution or ordinance;
b.1.4 project area;
b.1.5 full listing of title(s) covering the project;
b.1.6 legal basis of the approval (PD 957, EO 648 and other
related laws);
b.2 Certified true copy of resolution conferring authority to the mayor
or other local government official to issue development permit in
cases where the same was not granted by the Sangguniang
Pangbayan/Panlungsod.

Evidence of approval of the subdivision scheme by the

local government official must be any original copy or one
certified as true copy thereof by the authorized local
government official, indicating clearly his full name and
position and the date of approval. It must contain the same
data as described above. Most important of all, it must bear
an indication of Sanggunian approval such as but not
limited to words like "APPROVED BY AUTHORITY OF
THE SANGGUNIAN" or others of similar import, it being
understood that the Sanggunian has properly issued such
authority.

Section 8. Application for License to Sell

 The owner or the real estate dealer interested in the sale

of tots or units in a subdivision or condominium project

shall apply with the Board for a License to Sell by
submitting the following:
A. Program of development (bar chart with S-curve, Gantt
chart/PERT-CPM, etc.) signed and sealed by licensed
engineer or architect indicating work activities, duration
and costing.

B. Affidavit of undertaking to perform the following:

1. Segregation of the individual titles for all lots or units within
the project;
2. Submission of proof that titles to the saleable lots or units
have been issued, which proof may include a certification
from concerned register of deeds indicating the lots/blocks or
units or data similar to those required under the requirement
for Certificate of Registration only when required by the
Board;
3. Submission of a Certified True Copy of title of the common
areas/open space, which title shall expressly indicate the kind
of common use approved therefor, on or before a definite date
(to be specified by applicant subject to approval by the
Board).
C. Duly accomplished and notarized fact sheet

D. Proof showing the required minimum level of

development before the issuance of license to sell: (Per
Board Res. No. 830-A, Series of 2009)
a. For subdivision projects land clearing and grubbing,
road tracing and entrance gate if included in the brochure
or advertisement.
b. For condominium projects excavation per approved
plan/excavation permit.

Section 9. Notice of Publication (Amended per Board

Res. No. 763, Series of 2004)

Upon evaluation of the completeness and veracity of the

documents submitted, the Board shall cause the publication,
at the expense of the applicant, a notice of pending
application for Certificate of Registration in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation, one published in English
and another in Pilipino, once a week for two
(2) consecutive weeks reciting that a registration statement
for the sale of subdivision lots and condominium units has
been filed with the Board; and that the aforesaid application
as well as the papers attached thereto, are open to
inspection during the business hours by interested parties. In
addition, a 3 x 6 billboard notice of the project shall be
posted on the project site until the issuance of the license to
sell.

 As used herein, an interval of seven (7) calendar days

between the two (2) publications shall be strictly observed.

Failure to publish the notice of

filing of registration
statement within two (2) weeks from receipt of notice to
publish issued by the Board, the owner/developer shall be
required to re-file the application for Certificate of
Registration.

Section 10. Certificate of Registration

After five (5) days from the completion of the publication as

provided for in Section 9, and upon submission of the
affidavit of publications executed by the publisher, and an
affidavit attesting to the posting of the billboard notice on
the site, the Board shall, in the absence of any impediment,
issue a Certificate of Registration upon payment of the
prescribed fees. (per Board Res. No. 812, Series of 2007)

Section 11. License to Sell (Amended per Board Res.

No. 763, Series of 2004)

 No owner or dealer shall sell any disposable subdivision

lot or condominium unit in the registered project without a

license to sell issued by the Board within two (2) weeks
from the registration of each project.
Upon proper application therefore, submission of the

required work program, performance bond as provided for

in Section 12 of this Rule and payment of the prescribed
license fee by the owner or dealer, the Board shall issue a
license to sell the lot or unit in the project or portion
thereof covered by the performance bond, provided that,
the submitted registration statement and other pertinent
documentary requirements can establish that the
proposed sale of the subdivision lot or condominium unit
to the public is not fraudulent.

Section 12. Performance Bond (Amended per Board

Res. No. 763, Series of 2004)

The performance bond required may be in any of the following

forms or a combination thereof:
A. A surety bond callable upon demand amounting to 20% of
the development cost of the unfinished portion of the approved
plan issued by a duly accredited bonding company (whether
private or government) and acceptable to the Board; or,
B. Real estate mortgage to be executed by the applicant as

mortgagor in favor of the Republic of the Philippines as

mortgages, the latter as represented by and acting through the
HLURB, over a property other than that subject of the
application, free from any liens and encumbrance and
provided, that the value of the property, computed on the basis
of the zonal valuation schedule of the Bureau of Internal
Revenue, shall be at least 20% of the total development cost;
or,

C. Other forms of security equivalent to 10% of the development cost of the

unfinished portion of the approved plan which may be in the form of the
following:
1. Cash Bond;
2. Fiduciary deposit made with the cashier and/or disbursing officer of the
Board;
3. A certificate of guaranty deposit issued by any bank or financing
institution of good standing in favor of the board for the total development
cost;
4. A letter from any bank of recognized standing certifying that so much has
been set aside from the bank account of the applicant in favor of the board
which amount may be withdrawn by the chief executive officer of the board
or by his duly authorized representative, at any time the principal fails or
refuses to comply with his duties and obligations under the bond contract;
5. Any irrevocable credit line to be utilized in the development of the project
from any bank of recognized standing and a refinancing re-structuring
program indicating sources of funding from duly accredited funding
institutions.

RULE V
REGISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE DEALERS, BROKERS AND
SALESMEN

Section 13. Application for Registration of Brokers

and Salesmen

No broker or salesman shall engage in the business of selling

subdivision lots or condominium units without securing a
certificate of registration by filing with the Board a registration
statement in quadruplicate containing the following information:
a. Name, age and address
b. If a corporation, partnership, or association, its office
address and branch offices and the names and addresses of
its executive officers and directors.
c. Statement that applicant is qualified to act as real estate
broker or salesman pursuant to law.
d. If applicant is a salesman, the name and address of the
dealer or broker who employs him, attaching a copy of
appointment.
e. If the applicant is a broker, the names and addresses of
salesmen employed by him.

Section 14. Certificate of Registration

 The certificate of registration for brokers and salesmen

shall expire on the first day of December of each year

Renewal of registration for the succeeding year shall be
granted upon filing an application made not less than 30
or more than 60 days before the first day of the ensuing
year and upon payment of the prescribed fee without the
necessity of filing further statements or information,
unless specified by the Board. All applications filed
beyond said period shall be treated as original
applications.

Section 15. Bonds

The Bond required under Section 6 of the Decree may be either

a cash or a surety bond issued by a duly accredited bonding
company whether private or government agency. The bond shall
contain a clause stating among others that it shall remain in full
force and effect unless it is ordered, cancelled or released by
the Board. The bond shall be executed in favor of the Housing
and Land Use Regulatory Board conditioned upon the faithful
and honest discharge by the applicant, as well as the salesman
working under a broker or dealer, of their duties and shall further
provide that upon failure to discharge those duties, the applicant
shall be liable on the bond to any and all persons who may
suffer loss by reason of such failure. The amount of the bond
shall be P5, 000 for Dealers/Brokers and P1, 000 for Salesmen.
These bonds shall no longer be required if equivalent bonds or
securities have already been posted by applicants for the same
purpose with other government agencies pursuant to law.

A dealer, broker or salesman may apply in writing with the Board

for the cancellation and release of his bond stating therein his
reasons. In appropriate cases, the Board may require the
applicant to cause the publication of a notice there for at the
latter's expense in a newspaper of general circulation slating,
among others, the fact of such application. The proof of
publication shall be submitted to the Board. Any person, having
any claim for money or property against the dealer, broker or
salesman in his real estate service or practice, must file his
claim with the Board within 15 days from the date of publication.
If the reason for the cancellation of the bond is his cessation
from further engaging in the business of selling subdivision lots
or condominium units, the dealer, broker or salesman shall
surrender his certificate of registration to the Board and his
name shall be cancelled from the Register of Dealers, Brokers
and Salesmen.

RULE VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 16. Definition of Terms

DEFINITION OF TERMS
For purposes of these rules, the following words and phrases are defined:
a. Board or HLURB -shall mean the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.
b. Block a parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets or alleys or pathways
or other natural or man-made features, and occupied by or intended for
buildings.
All lands fronting on one side of a street between the nearest streets,
intersecting, meeting or crossing the aforesaid street.
c. Commercial Condominium a building, or group of buildings, used for office,
businesses, professional services and other commercial enterprise organized,
owned and maintained as a condominium.
d. Common Areas -means the entire project excepting all units separately
granted, held or reserved.
e. Community Facilities -facilities or structures intended to serve common
needs and for the benefit of the community such as schools, places of
worship, hospitals, health centers, barangay centers and other similar
facilities/amenities per PD 1216.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
f. Condominium shall mean an interest in real property consisting of a

separate interest in a unit in a residential, industrial or commercial building

and an undivided interest in common directly or indirectly, in the land on
which it is located and in other common areas of the building. A
condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions
of such real property. Title to the common areas, including the land, or the
appurtenant interests in such areas, may be held by a corporation
specially formed for the purpose in which the holders of separate interests
shall automatically be members or shareholders, to the exclusive of
others, in proportion to the appurtenant interest of their respective units in
the common areas.
A building in which each individual unit is held in separate private

ownership and all floor space, facilities and outdoor areas used in
common by all tenants are owned, administered and maintained by a
corporation created pursuant to the provisions of the appropriate statute.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
a. The units comprise not only the space enclosed by the unit

boundaries, but all material parts of the land within the space;
b. The common element means all the property within the development
except the units;
c. The common element is owned by all of the owners as tenants in
common.
A building or group of buildings, in which units are owned individually, and
the structure, common areas and facilities are owned by the owners on a
proportional undivided basis.
g. Condominium Project means the entire parcel of real property divided
or to be divided in condominium, including all structures thereon.
h. Condominium Unit -means a part of the condominium project
intended for any type of independent use or ownership, including one or
more floors (or part or parts of floors) in a building or buildings and such
accessories as may be appended thereto.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
i. Dealer -shall mean any person directly engaged as principal in

the business of buying, selling or exchanging real estate

whether on full time or part-time basis. A bulk buyer shall mean
any person who acquires a lot or a portion of the
subdivision and who, with or without re-subdividing or introducing
housing or other facilities, sells the same, under its previous
license to sell or in a new license to sell in his name to the public.
j. Decree -shall mean Presidential Decree No. 957 otherwise
known as "The Subdivision and Condominium Buyer's
Protective Decree."
k. Dwelling Unit structure designed or used as residence.
One or more rooms that may be used as a residence, each unit
having sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Dwelling Types:
1. Single Detached -a dwelling unit completely surrounded by yards.
2. Single Attached -a dwelling unit with one side attached to a firewall.
3. Duplex -a dwelling unit containing 2 separate living units each of

which is separated from another by a firewall and provided with

independent access.
4. Rowhouse dwelling units containing 3 or more living units designed in
such a way that they a but each other and are separated from each
other by a firewall each unit provided with independent access.
l. Firewall any wall which subdivides a building so as to resist the spread
of fire, by starting at the foundation and extending continuously through
all storeys to, or above the roof. Extension above the roof is 1 millimeter.
m. Frontage -the side of a lot which abuts a street.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
n. Living Unit -a dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living

facilities for one family, including provisions for living, sleeping,

cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the
same as a single-family dwelling.
o. Lot portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit
for transfer or ownership for building development.
Types of Lots. -Lots shall be defined as follows:
1. corner lot -a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets.
2. regular lot -a lot fronting on one street and the remaining sides
bounded by lot lines.
3. interior lot -a lot located at the inner portion of a block with a
minimum of three-meter (3-m) wide access which forms part of the lot.
4. through lot -a lot bounded on two opposite sides by roads.
5. irregular lot -any lot which is not rectangle nor square-shaped

DEFINITION OF TERMS
p. Medium Cost and Open Market refers to housing

projects where prices of house and lot packages are

within the suggested price ranges as determined through
HUDCC resolution and falling under the standards
prescribed in these rules.
q. Open Space -shall refer to an area reserved exclusively
for parks, playgrounds, recreational uses, schools, roads,
places of worship, hospitals, health centers, barangay
centers and other similar facilities and amenities.
r. Project -means the entire parcel of real property divided
or to be divided in condominiums, including all structures
thereon.

Section 17. Submission of Semestral Reports on

Operations
Every owner or dealer of a registered subdivision or
condominium project shall submit to the Board semi-annual
reports on operations showing the sales status indicating
therein name of buyer, lot/block no., TCT no., date of
purchase, name of mortgagee, mode of acquisition,
extent /development status, changes in corporate officers
and their addresses within 60 days after the end of each
semester. Copies of corporate reports to the Securities and
Exchange Commission shall also be furnished to the
Board.

Section 18. Display of Certificate of Registration and

License to Sell
The Certificate of Registration and License to Sell issued

by the Board shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in

the principal office of the owner, dealer, broker or
salesman, as the case may be and a Xerox copy thereof
in all its branches and offices.

Section 19. Lost or Destroyed Certificate of

Registration or License
Upon loss or destruction of a Certificate of Registration or

License to Sell a duplicate copy thereof may be issued by

the Board after satisfactory proof of such loss or
destruction, and payment of the prescribed fee. The fact
that such duplicate has been issued shall be made of
record.

Section 20. Advertisement

All advertisements for the sale of subdivision lots and

condominium units shall be declared and approved by the

Board pursuant to Section 19 of the Decree.

Section 21. Time for Completion

Every owner or developer shall construct and provide the

facilities, infrastructures, other forms of development,

including water supply and lighting facilities and as far as
practicable improvements, which are offered and
indicated in the approved subdivision or condominium
plans, brochures, prospectus, printed matters, letters or in
any form of advertisement, within one (1) year or within
such other period of time as may be fixed by the Board
from the date of the issuance of license to sell for the
subdivision or condominium project.

Section 22. Transfer of Ownership or Change of

Name
Request for transfer of ownership and/or change of name may

be granted only if there is a deed of absolute sale over the

subdivision and condominium project sought to be transferred
and/or the name thereof changed with an undertaking on the
part of the transferee to assume full responsibility for the
completion of the development thereof. The requirements in
Sections 7 and 13 hereof shall be observed whenever
applicable.
Such request for transfer of ownership or change of name shall

be published at applicant's expense in a newspaper of general

circulation within the city or municipality where the project is
located at least once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks.

Section 23. Alteration of Plans

Request for alteration of subdivision plans may be granted

if the requirements of Section 22 of the Decree are

complied with. Alteration of condominium plans shall be in
accordance with Section 4 of the Condominium Act as
amended by Sections 1 and 2 of RA 7899.

Section 24. Non-forfeiture of Payments

No instalment payment made by a buyer in a new or
existing subdivision or condominium project for the lot or
unit he contracted to buy shall be forfeited in favor of the
owner or developer when the buyer, after due notice to the
owner or developer and clearance from the Board desists
from further payment due to the failure of the owner or
developer to develop the project according to the approved
plans and within the time limit for complying with the same.
Such buyer may at his option be reimbursed the total
amount paid including amortization interests but excluding
delinquency interests, with interest thereon at the legal
rate.

Section 25. Registration of Conveyances

Sales or conveyances of the subdivision lots and
condominium units shall be registered within 180 days from
execution thereof by the seller with the Register of Deeds
of the province or city where the property is situated
pursuant to Section 17 of the Decree. Except as may
otherwise be provided for by law, the Board may in
appropriate cases cause the Register of Deeds to cancel
registration, entries or annotations on titles made on this
regard.

Section 26. Mortgages

Mortgage of any unit or lot by the owner or developer shall

be cleared with the Board pursuant to Section 18 of the

Decree.

Section 27. Realty Tax and Other Charges

No realty tax assessment or other charges shall be

imposed on a lot or unit buyer except as provided for in

Section 26 and 27 of the Decree.

Section 28. Complaints Against Owners,

Developers. Dealers, Brokers and Salesmen
Complaints or proceedings against owners, developers,

dealers, brokers and salesmen shall be resolved in

accordance with the Rules of Procedure to Govern the
Conduct of Hearings before the Board.

Section 29. Administrative Fines

Any owner or dealer who fails to register an existing

subdivision project or condominium project within the

period prescribed under these rules and regulations shall
be penalized in accordance with the approved schedule of
fines. The implementation and payment of these
administrative fines shall not preclude criminal
prosecution of the offender under Section 39 of the
Decree.

Section 30. Criminal Penalties

Any person violating any provisions of these rules shall be

guilty of an offense and shall suffer the penalties provided

for under Section 39 of the Decree.

Section 31. Identification of Lot Subject of Sale

The owner or dealer of a subdivision project shall attach to
and shall form part of the sales document of any lot, a
sketch plan clearly showing the area, boundaries and
dimensions of the lot in relation with the block and the
whole project, as well as the location of the project in
relation with public roads and other land marks, to be
certified by a licensed geodetic engineer and signed by the
seller and buyer.

Section 32. Broker/Salesman as Witness to Sales

The broker or salesman who negotiated the sale of a

subdivision lot or condominium unit shall act as one of the

witnesses to the sales document with an indication of his
Certificate of Registration number and renewal date. If the
sale was directly made by the owner or dealer, that fact
must be so stated in the sales document.

Section 33. Fees

The Board or the local government unit concerned shall

collect fees in accordance with the schedule of fees

approved by the Board or the local government
concerned.

Section 34. Applicability

These Rules shall apply only to residential subdivision

and condominium projects as defined by the Decree and

related laws.

Section 35. Transitory Provisions

The provisions of Rule II. Section (5) Subsection (A) (1)

and Subsection (B) (2) of these Rules to the contrary

notwithstanding, and subject to further review thereof,
licensed architects who are not licensed environmental
planners may in the meantime still continue to sign site
development plans/subdivision development plans of
subdivision projects, for a period of 2 years from the date
of effectivity of these Rules.

Section 36. Separability Clause

The provisions of these Rules are hereby declared

separable, and in the event any of such provisions are

declared null and void, the validity of all other provisions
shall not be affected thereby.

Section 37. Effectivity

These Rules shall take effect immediately after its

publication once in any newspaper of general circulation.