BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.

220 / PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957  ALLIED LAWS (HOUSING)

Tabulations of Minimum Design Standards for Housing

Presidential Decree 957 Batas Pambansa Blg.220
Parameters Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
1. MAXIMUM
(Current)
SELLING PRICE (Current)
-- -- Above 150,000-
(House & Lot 375,000Php 150,000 Php & below
Package)
Within suitable sites Within suitable sites
for housing & outside for housing & outside
2. PROJECT Within suitable sites for housing & outside
potential hazard potential hazard
LOCATION potential hazard prone & protection areas.
prone & protection prone & protection
areas. areas.
3. LAND
ALLOCATION
(Percentage of
Gross Area 1
hectare &
Above)
a. Saleable
Maximum of 70% of the gross area Variable Variable
Area
b. Non-
saleable Maximum of 30% of the gross area See b1, b2, b3 See b1, b2, b3
Area
Density % of Density % of Density % of Gross Density % of Gross
b1. Allocation
(Units or Gross (Units or Gross (Units or Area (Units or Area
for Parks & Lots/Hec.) Lots/Hec.) Lots/Hec.) Lots/Hec.)
Area Area Allocation Allocation
Playgrounds
Allocation Allocation
150- 150-
20-below 3.5% 20-below 3.5% 3.5% 3.5%
below below
21-25 4.0% 21-25 4.0% 151-160 4.0% 151-160 4.0%
26-35 5.0% 26-35 5.0% 161-175 5.0% 161-175 5.0%
36-50 6.0% 36-50 6.0% 176-200 6.0% 176-200 6.0%
51-65 7.0% 51-65 7.0% 201-225 7.0% 201-225 7.0%
225- 225-
Above 65 9.0% 65-above 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
above above
* In No Case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than one hundred square meter (100 sq.m.)
B2. Allocation Density Allocation Density Allocation
for (No. of (% of gross (No. of (% of gross
lots/DU* per area for CF**) lots/DU* per area for CF**)
Community hectare) hectare)
Facilities Variable 100-
1.0%
150-
1.0%
below below
101-150 1.5% 151-225 1.5%
150- 225-
2.0% 2.0%
above above
* Dwelling Units ** Community Facilities
b.3 Circulation observe hierarchy observe hierarchy
System observe hierarchy of roads
of roads of roads
4. MINIMUM LOT
AREA
Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
a. Single
120.00 sqm. 100.00 sqm. 72.00 sqm. 64.00 sqm.
detached
b. Single
attached / 96.00 sqm. 80.00 sqm. 54.00 sqm. 48.00 sqm
Duplex
c. Row houses 60.00 sqm. 50.00 sqm. 36.00 sqm. 28.00 sqm.
Note: Saleable lots designated as duplex and/or
row house lots shall be provided with housing
components.
Price of saleable lots intended for single-
detached units shall not exceed 40% of the
maximum selling price of the house and lot
package.

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5. MINIMUM
LOT
FRONTAGE Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
a. Single
detached
a.1 Corner
12.00 m. 12.00 m. 8.00 m. 8.00 m.
Lot
a.2 Regular
10.00 m. 10.00 m. 8.00 m. 8.00 m.
Lot
a.3 Irregular
6.00 m. 6.00 m. 4.00 m. 4.00 m.
Lot
a.4 Interior
3.00 m. 3.00 m. 3.00 m. 3.00 m.
Lot
b. Single
attached / 8.00 m. 8.00 m. 6.00 m. 6.00 m.
Duplex
c. Row houses 4.00 m. 4.00 m. 4.00 m. 3.50 m.
6. LENGTH OF
BLOCK Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Maximum Length of block is 400 meters, Maximum Length of block is 400 meters,
however, blocks exceeding 250 meters shall however, blocks exceeding 250 meters shall
be provided by an alley approximately at mid- be provided by an alley approximately at
length mid-length
Note: for row houses there shall be a maximum of 20 units but in no case shall be more than 100 meters in
length
7. ROADS
RIGHT-OF-
WAY
Project Size
Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Range
Hectares Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor

2.50 & below 10.00 - 8.00 10.00 - 8.00 8.00 - 6.50 8.00 - 6.50
Above 2.50-5.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 - 8.00 10.00 - 6.50 10.00 - 6.50
Above 5.00-10.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.50 10.00 - 6.50
Above 10.00-
12.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.50 10.00 8.00 6.50
15.00
Above 15.00-
15.00 12.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.50 10.00 8.00 6.50
30.00
Above 30.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 6.50 12.00 10.00 6.50
- Right-of-way (ROW) of major roads shall be increased as project size increases. ROW shall not be lower than Row of public
road.
- Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed
Note: 1. Interior subdivision projects must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road.
2. Subdivision projects with direct access to a main public road must provide sufficient setback to accommodate
loading and unloading passenger.
3. Subdivision project shall provide provision for further expansion.
Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway
Motor court 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00
Alley 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -- 2.00 --
Pathwalk -- -- 3.00 --
* In case where the major roads will serves as interconnecting roads, it shall have a minimum right of way of 10.00 meters.
Major road shall maintain uniform width and tapering of road network shall not be allowed.
8. HEIRARCHY
OF ROADS Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road,
2.50 & below
motor court, alley motor court, alley motor court, alley motor court, path walk
Major road, minor road,
Above 2.50-5.00 motor court, alley, collector
-do- -do- -do-
Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road,
Above 5.00-10.00 -do-
motor court, alley, collector motor court, alley, collector
-do-
Major road, minor road,
Above 10.00-
-do- -do- -do- motor court, path walk,
15.00 collector
Above 15.00-
-do- -do- -do- -do-
30.00
Above 30.00 -do- -do- -do- -do-

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9. PLANTING
STRIPS AND
SIDEWALKS
Road Right of Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Way PS SW PS SW PS SW PS SW
15.00 1.30 1.20 1.30 1.20 1.30 1.20 1.30 1.20
12.00 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20
10.00 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20
8.00 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.60
6.00 (Service Rd) optional optional optional optional optional 0.50 optional 0.50
Minimum asphalt thickness 50mm
Concrete pavement minimum thickness 150mm, 20.7 Mpa, at 28days
10. FIRE
Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Code
PROTECTION
Underground for major Lined open canal (sides
11. DRAINAGE
Underground roads, lined open canal of open canal shall be
SYSTEM for other roads lined with stone rip-rap)
The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site and shall drain
into appropriate water bodies, public drainage system or natural outfalls
12. SEWERAGE
SYSTEM Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Individual or communal
Individual septic tank conforming to standard design
Septic Tank septic tank conforming Same as economic
of the Sanitation Code
to standard design of housing
the Sanitation Code
Connection
Whenever applicable, connections shall be made to an approved public or community sewer system
to community
subject to the requirements and provisions of the Sanitation Code
sewer system
13. POWER Under developed areas
SUPPLY Developed areas
Optional, however, the
Mandatory individual household connections to developer shall allocate
Mandatory individual
primary and alternate sources of power if service is sufficient land area for
household connection if
available in the locality easements for power
service is available in
supply facilities based on
the locality
existing laws and
regulations
14. SHELTER
COMPONEN
T
Minimum Floor
Open Market Medium Cost Economic Socialized
Area
a. Single
42.00 sqm. 30.00 sqm. 22.00 sqm. 18.00sqm.
detached
b. Single
attached / 42.00 sqm. 30.00 sqm. 22.00 sqm. 18.00sqm.
Duplex
c. Row houses 42.00 sqm. 30.00 sqm. 22.00 sqm. 18.00sqm.
14. MINIMUM
SETBACK
Front 1.50 m. 1.50 m.
Shall conform to the provision of the National Building
Side Code of the Philippines
1.50 m. (from bldg. line) 1.50 m. (from bldg. line)
Rear 2.00 m. 2.00 m.
Maybe allowed as per required by the National
Abutment -- --
Building Code of the Philippines (P.D.1096)

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REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 220

Pursuant to section 3 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 220, the Housing and Land Use and Regulatory Board
authorized to establish and promulgate standards and technical requirements for the development of
economic and socialized housing projects in urban and in rural areas as per PD 957, PD 1096 and
RA9514.

Minimum Design Standards and Requirements

Basic Needs of Human Settlements

1. Water
2. Movement and Circulation
3. Storm Drainage
4. Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal
5. Parks and Playground
6. Power

The provision of these basic needs shall be based on the actual setting within which the project site is
located.

Affordability Levels of Target Market

Based on the needs and the basic capabilities of program beneficiaries and appropriate financing
schemes (RA7279)

Location

Both economic and socialize housing shall be located on suitable sites for housing and outside
potential hazard prone and protection areas.

Technical Guidelines and Standards for Subdivision

In determining whether an economic and socialized housing shall be allowed, the following guideline
shall be considered:

1. Site Criteria
a. Availability of Basic Needs

The basic needs stated above must be on the selected area for the housing projects. If the
basic needs are not available, the same shall be provided by the developer.

b. Conformity of Zoning Ordinances or Land Use Plans and Municipalities

If there is no zoning ordinance, the predominant site suitability factors cited shall be used in
determining suitability of a project to a site.

2. Physical Suitability
A potential site must have characteristics assuring healthful, safe and environmentally sound
community life.

3. Accessibility
The site must have a direct access to transport lines. The roads must conform to the standards
set herein of this code. In no case, no subdivision project shall be approved without any
necessary access road or right of way constructed by the developer or local government unit.

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Planning Consideration

A. Area Planning
Possibility of future improvement or expansion shall be considered by proper allocation of
areas for common uses and facilities with alignment to existing utilities and road networks.

B. Site Preservation / Alteration

a. Slope
The desired slope or inclination to allow rain water to channeled into street drains. Cut
and fill if necessary to avoid depression to an area. Preventive construction measures
to prevent erosion and flooding to adjacent property.

b. Preservation of Site Assets

Any desirable ground covers shall be preserved with good quality of top soil as finishing
grades of yard, playgrounds and parking area.

c. Ground Cover

C. Easement
Subdivision project shall conform to the provision of easement as maybe required by:

a. Water code of the Philippines on water bodies

b. National Power Corporation on power lines
c. Fault Traces identified by PHIVOLCS
d. Right-of-Way of other public companies and other entities
e. Other related laws
f. For projects abutting national roads adequate easement shall be provided for road
including loading and unloading areas

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