Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to ensure a continuing and sustainable program for urban land reform and housing which shall make available affordable and decent housing, and provide basic services to underprivileged and homeless citizens, to guarantee freedom from poverty, raise the standard of living, and improve the quality of life for all.

The State, in partnership with stakeholders and the private sector, shall:

(a) Expand people's access to affordable, adequate, safe, and secure shelter in well-planned and sustainable communities;

(b) Enable informal settler families to live in resilient, vibrant, and connected urban communities;

(c) Promote inclusive and integrated housing that is culturally sensitive, responsive to local context and special needs, and in accordance with appropriate standards and designs;

(d) Develop and sustain close partnerships with local government units (LGUs) to enhance and streamline the formulation, preparation, and implementation of housing programs;

(e) Develop and sustain investments in the housing and urban development sector by promoting partnerships, improving market linkages, simplifying government procedures, and facilitating access to finance, among others;

(f) Improve access to and affordability of housing programs and projects;

(g) Promote climate change-resilient housing and basic infrastructure, taking into account the importance of cultural and environmental stewardship; and

(h) Make land available and accessible for housing.