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BP 220 was established to make housing more affordable for Filipinos by allowing simpler building standards for low-cost housing projects, contrasting with previous regulations designed for higher-end developments. It empowers the DHSUD to set two levels of housing standards: Economic Housing for middle-income families and Socialized Housing for low-income families, while prioritizing safety, health, and environmental sustainability. The standards ensure access to basic needs, proper site criteria, and compliance with local zoning laws to enhance livability and affordability.

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Prof Prac - Reporting

BP 220 was established to make housing more affordable for Filipinos by allowing simpler building standards for low-cost housing projects, contrasting with previous regulations designed for higher-end developments. It empowers the DHSUD to set two levels of housing standards: Economic Housing for middle-income families and Socialized Housing for low-income families, while prioritizing safety, health, and environmental sustainability. The standards ensure access to basic needs, proper site criteria, and compliance with local zoning laws to enhance livability and affordability.

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SLIDE 1

BP 220 makes housing projects more affordable for Filipinos by providing alternative
standards

Why was BP 220 created?

Before BP 220, there were already rules for housing developments, like:

●​ PD 957 – Rules for subdivisions and condominiums


●​ PD 1216 – Rules on open spaces in subdivisions
●​ PD 1096 – The National Building Code
●​ PD 1185 – The old Fire Code of the Philippines

However, these rules were designed for higher-end housing and were too expensive to
follow for low-cost housing projects. That’s why BP 220 was made—to create more
affordable housing by allowing simpler and cheaper building standards while still
ensuring safety and livability.

Examples of How BP 220 Works:

●​ Allows smaller lot sizes and house areas than PD 957 to make housing more
affordable.
●​ Simplifies road width requirements in subdivisions to save space and costs.
●​ Adjusts building and fire safety rules to fit smaller homes while keeping people
safe.

SECTION 1

What does BP 220 do?

BP 220 gives the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) (now the
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development or DHSUD) the power to set
two levels of housing standards:

1.​ Economic Housing – For middle-income families, with better amenities than
socialized housing.
2.​ Socialized Housing – For low-income families, with basic but safe and livable
conditions.

SECTION 2

The government should support and encourage BP220

SECTION 3
All economic and socialized housing projects must follow minimum design standards to
ensure quality and safety.

SECTION 4

These standards prioritize safety, health, and environmental sustainability while allowing
flexibility based on local culture, economy, and materials. They also encourage the use of
indigenous materials, innovative designs, and modular systems for cost-effective
housing.

A. Safety and Public Welfare

●​ Ensures protection of life, property, and overall well-being of residents.

B. Basic Human Settlement Needs (Prioritized as follows)

1.​ Water – Access to clean and sufficient water supply.


2.​ Movement and Circulation – Safe roads, pathways, and transportation access.
3.​ Storm Drainage – Proper drainage to prevent flooding.
4.​ Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal – Efficient waste management systems.
5.​ Park/Playground – Open spaces for recreation and community activities.
6.​ Power – Reliable electricity supply.

C. Affordability – Must follow RA 7279, considering financial capacity and financing options.
D. Location – Must be in safe, hazard-free, and non-protected areas.

SECTION 5

A. Site Criteria

●​ Availability of Basic Needs – Essential services must be nearby, or the developer


must provide them.
●​ Zoning and Land Use Compliance – Must follow city/municipal zoning laws or
predominant land use if no ordinance exists. Worker housing near workplaces is
allowed.
●​ Physical Suitability – Sites must be safe, stable, and free from floods or landslides.
●​ Accessibility – Must have a road accessible to public transport. No approval without
proper access or right-of-way.

Area Planning – Design should minimize costs, allow expansion, and ensure proper lot
sizes, roads, open spaces, and utilities that meet DPWH standards.
Site Preservation & Alteration:

●​ Slope – Proper grading for drainage, erosion control, and flood prevention.
●​ Preservation of Site Assets – Keep trees (200mm+ diameter), shrubs, and topsoil
for landscaping.
●​ Ground Cover – Use suitable plants for lasting landscape coverage.
3. Easements

Subdivision projects must follow required easements, including:

●​ Water bodies – As per Water Code (Sec. 51).


●​ Transmission lines – Based on NPC regulations.
●​ Fault lines – Following PHIVOLCS Resolution No. 515 (s. 1992).
●​ Right-of-way – For public utilities.
●​ National roads – Must allow space for access, loading, and unloading.
●​ Other related laws – Compliance with applicable regulations.

4. Circulation

●​ Road Hierarchy – Must align with subdivision size and nearby roads.
●​ Connectivity – Roads and paths should link efficiently to transport routes and
neighboring properties.
●​ Land Contours – Streets should follow natural terrain where possible.
●​ Future Road Connections – Must be planned for adjoining areas.
●​ Safe Intersections – Minimize blind corners and skewed junctions.
●​ Engineering Standards – Roads must follow Section 10.B.3 and best practices.

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