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Ministry of Human Settlements and Development

The lead agency for housing, human settlements and urban development in the Bangsamoro: it plans, sets policy, regulates and coordinates housing and land use, and works to provide affordable housing.

Citizen’s Charter Its budget In the Directory

Programs 2

  • SALAM Homes (Bangsamoro Affordable Housing Project)

    Source

    House-and-lot units (36 sq m house on a 100 sq m lot) in Barangay Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, financed by Pag-IBIG at PHP 850,000, payable up to 30 years, with monthly payments from PHP 5,500.

    How to get it: For BARMM employees who are active Pag-IBIG members, including contractual and job order staff; start with the MHSD preliminary qualification for a Pag-IBIG housing loan.

    Housing & landWorkers

  • Resettlement Project (free housing units)

    Source

    Free house, lot and land title for families in need; 1,707 units were completed as of September 15, 2025.

    How to get it: Beneficiaries (former MILF and MNLF combatants, the poorest of the poor, victims of calamity or conflict, indigenous peoples, displaced persons) are identified and selected with partners such as LGUs.

    Housing & landFormer combatantsFamilies in needIndigenous peoples

Services 14

As the office’s Citizen’s Charter lists them: what to bring, what it costs, how long it takes.

  • Request for Technical AssistanceFee: None · Takes 2 days, 4 hours and 25 minutesFor government offices & LGUsLocal governments

    Expert help on housing, urban development and land use plans (CLUP and zoning ordinance).

    What to bring

    • Letter stating the request, addressed to MHSD, with supporting documents if needed
    Fee
    None
    Processing time
    2 days, 4 hours and 25 minutes
    Where
    Environment, Land Use and Urban Development Division (ELUUDD); Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Request for Technical Assistance as Resource Person/FacilitatorFee: None · Takes 2 days, 5 hours and 45 minutesFor government offices & LGUsLocal governments

    MHSD staff as speakers or facilitators for technical learning activities.

    What to bring

    • Request letter with a brief description of the activity
    Fee
    None
    Processing time
    2 days, 5 hours and 45 minutes
    Where
    ELUUDD; Monitoring and Evaluation Division; Policy division

    Source

  • Request for Technical Inputs (Technical Assistance on the Review and Approval Process of CLUP/ZO)Fee: None · Takes 5 days and 3 hoursFor government offices & LGUsLocal governments

    Technical review of an LGU draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

    What to bring

    • Request letter for technical inputs
    Fee
    None
    Processing time
    5 days and 3 hours
    Where
    Technical Regulatory Service; ELUUDD; Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Application for Zoning CertificationFee: PHP 216 (per schedule of fees); PHP 720 per hectare for land conversion · Takes 5 days, 2 hours and 25 minutesPermits, licences & accreditationBusinessesEveryone

    Certifies that a project fits the land zoning, for towns without an approved land use plan or zoning ordinance.

    What to bring

    • Notarized application form for zoning certification
    • Certification from the Punong Barangay
    • Vicinity map to scale with geographic coordinates
    • Original and 1 photocopy of TCT/OCT, other proof of ownership, or tax declaration
    Fee
    PHP 216 (per schedule of fees); PHP 720 per hectare for land conversion
    Processing time
    5 days, 2 hours and 25 minutes
    Where
    Technical Regulatory Service; ELUUDD; Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Application for Locational ClearanceFee: See schedule of fees · Takes 2 days, 2 hours and 35 minutes (excluding delays for nonconforming projects or added inspections)Permits, licences & accreditationBusinessesEveryone

    Clearance needed before a building permit, confirming the project fits the land use plan and zoning.

    What to bring

    • Notarized application form
    • Photocopy of land title or other proof of ownership
    • Certified true copy of latest tax declaration
    • Vicinity map of existing land uses
    • Site development plan
    • Environmental Compliance Certificate or Certificate of Non-Coverage (MENRE)
    • Zoning certification
    • Added documents for manufacturing projects
    Fee
    See schedule of fees
    Processing time
    2 days, 2 hours and 35 minutes (excluding delays for nonconforming projects or added inspections)
    Where
    Technical Regulatory Service; ELUUDD; Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Application for Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan (PSDP), Development Permit (DP), and Alteration Plan (AP)Takes 18 days, 3 hours and 20 minutes (excluding time for corrections or incomplete documents)Permits, licences & accreditationBusinesses

    Permits for planning, developing or altering a subdivision project.

    What to bring

    • Notarized application form
    • 3 sets of subdivision plan, vicinity map and survey plan
    • Certified true copies of TCT, tax declaration and ownership proofs
    • Subdivision development plan and civil/sanitary works design signed by licensed professionals
    • ECC or CNC (MENRE)
    • Zoning certification
    • Other documents listed in the charter
    Processing time
    18 days, 3 hours and 20 minutes (excluding time for corrections or incomplete documents)
    Where
    Policy Development, Coordination and Regulation Division (PDCRD)

    Source

  • Application for Certificate of Registration (CR) and License to Sell (LS)Fee: CR: PHP 420 (socialized) or PHP 720 (economic); LS: PHP 24 (socialized) or PHP 72 (economic) per saleable lot, plus PHP 3 per sq m of housing area; inspection fee PHP 1,500 · Takes 6 days, 16 hours and 10 minutes (excluding delays from incomplete documents)Permits, licences & accreditationBusinesses

    Registration and license needed before selling subdivision lots or condominium units to the public.

    What to bring

    • Sworn registration statement
    • Certified true copy of TCT or OCT
    • Audited balance sheet
    • Articles of incorporation, by-laws and latest SEC report
    • Sample contract to sell
    • ECC or CNC
    • Zoning certification
    • MAFAR conversion order or exemption clearance
    • Other plans and permits listed in the charter
    Fee
    CR: PHP 420 (socialized) or PHP 720 (economic); LS: PHP 24 (socialized) or PHP 72 (economic) per saleable lot, plus PHP 3 per sq m of housing area; inspection fee PHP 1,500
    Processing time
    6 days, 16 hours and 10 minutes (excluding delays from incomplete documents)
    Where
    PDCRD

    Source

  • Application for Certificate of Completion (COC) of Subdivision ProjectsTakes 6 days, 17 hours and 55 minutesPermits, licences & accreditationBusinesses

    Certifies a registered project was finished as approved, before turnover of roads, parks and open spaces.

    What to bring

    • Application letter
    • Homeowners association registration (if any)
    • Updated sales status report
    • Proof of TCTs of open spaces
    • Payment of processing fee
    • Other documents determined during evaluation
    Processing time
    6 days, 17 hours and 55 minutes
    Where
    PDCRD

    Source

  • Application for Registration of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, Business Firms, and DealersFee: PHP 720 (broker, dealer, business firm); PHP 288 (salesperson) · Takes 6 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes (excluding applicant delays)Permits, licences & accreditationBusinessesWorkers

    Registration needed to sell subdivision lots or condominium units.

    What to bring

    • Two recent 2x2 color photos
    • PRC certificate of registration and ID (brokers)
    • Cash bond or surety bond
    • Official receipt of filing fee
    • Specimen signature (new applicants)
    • For salespersons: letter of engagement signed by an MHSD-registered dealer or broker
    Fee
    PHP 720 (broker, dealer, business firm); PHP 288 (salesperson)
    Processing time
    6 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes (excluding applicant delays)
    Where
    PDCRD; Administrative and Finance Division

    Source

  • Application for Registration of Homeowners AssociationsFee: PHP 1,880 · Takes 11 days, 4 hours and 15 minutes (excluding applicant delays)Permits, licences & accreditationEveryone

    Gives a homeowners or neighborhood association legal personality.

    What to bring

    • Notarized articles of incorporation signed by all incorporators
    • Notarized by-laws
    • Undertaking to change the name if needed
    • Certification on other associations
    • Authorization for a representative
    • Notarized General Information Sheet
    • List of members certified by the secretary
    • Other documents listed in the charter
    Fee
    PHP 1,880
    Processing time
    11 days, 4 hours and 15 minutes (excluding applicant delays)
    Where
    PDCRD; Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Preliminary Qualification for Application of Housing Loan Through Pag-IBIGFee: None · Takes 2 hours and 15 minutesHousing & landWorkersEveryone

    First step to apply for the ministry affordable housing program: checks whether you qualify for a Pag-IBIG housing loan.

    What to bring

    • Application form (Housing Loan Section)
    • Certified true copy of proof of income, such as latest payslip
    • 1 government-issued valid ID
    • 1 company ID
    • Certified true copy of certificate of employment with compensation
    Fee
    None
    Processing time
    2 hours and 15 minutes
    Where
    Housing and Human Settlements Division (HHSD); Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Purchase of Bidding DocumentsFee: Depends on the approved budget of the contract, up to PHP 75,000 · Takes 50 minutesFor suppliers & contractorsBusinesses

    Sale of bidding documents to prospective bidders.

    What to bring

    • Letter of intent
    • Proof of authorization (SPA or secretary certificate)
    • Valid company or government ID
    • Bid documents purchase form
    • Order of payment
    • Official receipt
    Fee
    Depends on the approved budget of the contract, up to PHP 75,000
    Processing time
    50 minutes
    Where
    Procurement Section

    Source

  • Request for Contract PaymentFee: NoneFor suppliers & contractorsBusinesses

    Release of payment to contractors, consultants and suppliers.

    What to bring

    • Obligation request and status
    • Disbursement voucher
    • Sales invoice
    • Valid ID
    • Other documents depending on the type of contract
    Fee
    None
    Where
    Office of the Minister; Planning and Development Division; Provincial Offices

    Source

  • Submission and Request of Human Resource-Related DocumentsFee: None · Takes 1 day, 4 hours and 40 minutesDocuments & recordsWorkers

    Service records, certificates of employment, payslips and similar documents.

    What to bring

    • Request form
    Fee
    None
    Processing time
    1 day, 4 hours and 40 minutes
    Where
    Administrative and Finance Division, Human Resource Management Section

    Source

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