HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD

LATEST PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT

UNDER PD 957 AND BP 220

PD 957 BP 220
PARAMETERS OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST HOUSING ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING
HOUSING
1. Maximum Selling Price H&L Above P4, 000,000.00 Below P 4,000,000.00 to not Above P 480,000 to not Per HLURB Res. 973 S. 2018
a. Single detached less than P 1,700,000.00 more than P2, 500, 000 a.1) PhP 480,000.00 = 63.2 sq.
m. ( LA), 22 sq.m. (FA) with loft
DHSUD Dept. Order of at least 50% of the base
2022-003 Series of 2022 structure, or 24 sq.m one storey

a.2) PhP 530,000. 00 = 66.4. sq.

m. (LA), 24 sq. m. (FA) with loft of
at least 50% of the base
structure, or 28 sq.m. one storey;

a.3. PhP 580,000. 00 = 72.8. sq.

m. (LA), 28 sq. m. (FA) with loft of
at least 50% of the base
structure, or 32 sq.m. one storey;
or
32 sq. m. FA, 2 storey , 16 sq.m.
per FA w/ dimemsion of 4 x 4 m.

b. Duplex/Single Attached b.1)PhP 480,000.00 = 50.33 sq.

m. ( LA), 22 sq.m. (FA) with loft
of at least 50% of the base
structure, or 24 sq.m one storey
 b.2) PhP 530,000. 00 = 53.0 sq.
m. (LA), 24 sq. m. (FA) with loft of
at least 50% of the base
structure, or 28 sq.m. one storey;
and

b.3) PhP 580,000.00 = 58.33

sq.m. (LA), 28 sq. m with loft of at
least 50% of the base structure,
or 32 sq.m. one storey

c. Row House c.1. PhP 480,000.00 = 34.25

sq.m. LA , 22 sq.m. FA with loft of
at least 50% of the base
structure, or 24 sq.m. one storey

c.2. PhP 530,000. 00 = 36.25 sq.

m. (LA), 24 sq. m. (FA) with loft of
at least 50% of the base
structure, or 28 sq.m. one storey;
and

c.3) PhP 580,000.00 = 40.25

sq.m. (LA), 28 sq. m with loft of at
least 50% of the base structure,
or 32 sq.m. one storey or 2 storey
structure (16 sq. m. per floor
structure with dimension of 4 x 4
m.
 d. Multi level *loft – partial intermediate floor in
dwelling/Condominium any storey or room with ceiling
height of 1.8. m

For NCR, San Jose Del Monte,

Bulacan, Cainta and Antipolo City
in Rizal, San Perdo City in
Laguna, Carmona and Cities of
Imus and Bacoor, Cavite:
Php 700,000.00 - 22 sq.
meters
Php 750,000.00 – 24 sq. meters
For other areas:
Php 600,000.00 – 22 sq. meters
Php 650,000.00 – 24 sq. meters
* per HLURB Memorandum
Circular NO.~ Series of 2019
(April 15, 2019)
* All applications filed beginning
January 03, 2019 shall be
governed by the adjusted price
ceiling. 2. Applications for
Preliminary Approval and
Locational Clearance (PALC) or
equivalent preliminary application
submitted on or before December
31,2018 shall be governed by the
old price ceiling.

2. Project Location Within suitable sites for housing and outside hazard prone and protection area
 3. Land Location
(for projects One Hectare
and Above)
a. Saleable Area a. 70% (maximum) a. Variable
b. Non-saleable area b. 30% (minimum) b. See open space requirement as per b.1, b.2, b3
b.1 Area allocated for Parks and *mandatory allocation for parks and playgrounds
Playgrounds (one hectare and per tabulation below:
above) Density % of Gross Area Density % Density %
(No. of Units per Allocated for Parks and
Hectare) Playgrounds 100 & below 3.5% 150 & below 3.5%
20 & below 3.5% 101 to 120 4.0% 151 to 160 4.0%
21 to 25 4.0% 121 to 130 5.0% 162 to 175 5.0%
26 to 35 5.0% 131 to 140 6.0% 1176 to 200 6.0%
36 to 50 6.0% 141 to 150 7.0% 201 to 225 7.0%
51 to 65 7.0% Above 150 9.0% Above 225 9.0%
Above 65 9.0%
An addition 1% increment for
every 10 or fraction thereof above
225 units
NOTE: In no case shall the area be less than 100 square meters and the same shall be strategically located within the
subdivision.
b.2 Area allocated for Mandatory provision of areas for community facilities Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-purpose
Community Facilities such as neighborhood multi-purpose center for housing center both for economic and socialized housing projects with
projects with are of 1 hectare and above. the area of 1 hectare and above. These areas are non-
These areas are non-saleable. However, the developer saleable. However, the developer may provide area for
may provide areas for community facilities such as school community facilities such as schools, and convenience/ retail
and commercial centers in excess of the mandatory center in excess of the mandatory requirement set forth in this
requirement set forth in this rule shall be deemed rule which shall be deemed saleable. The use of the said area
saleable. The use of the said area shall be indicated in shall be indicated in the plan and annotated in the title thereto.
the plan and annotated in the title thereto.
 Density % Density %

100 & below 1.0% 150 & below 1.0%

101 to 150 1.5% 151 to 225 1.5%
Above 150 2.0% Above 225 2.0%
b.3 Circulation System Observe hierarchy of roads
4. Minimum Lot Area
a. Single Detached 120 sqm 100 sqm 72 sqm 64 sqm
b. Duplex/ Single Attached 96 sqm 80 sqm 54 sqm 48 sqm
c. Row house 60 sqm 50 sqm 36 sqm 28 sqm
5. Minimum Lot Frontage
a. Single Detached
i. Corner Lot 12 meters 8 meters 8 meters
ii. Regular Lot 10 meters 8 meters 8 meters
iii. Irregular Lot 6 meters 4 meters 4 meters
iv. Interior Lot 3 meters 3 meters 3 meters

b. Duplex/ Single Attached 8 meters 6 meters 6 meters

c. Row house 4 meters 4 meters 3.5 meters

6. Length of Block Maximum length of block is 400m. However, blocks Maximum length of block is 400m. However, blocks
exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with an alley exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with 3-meter
approximately at mid-length walk/alley approximately at mid-length
7. Road Rights of Way Types of Road: Types of Road: Types of Road: Types of Road:

Project Size Range Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor
2.5 Has and below 10m. – 8m. 10m. – 8m. 8m. – 6.5m 8m. – 6.5m
Above 2.5 has to 5 has. 12m. 10m. 8m. 10m. - 8m. 10m. - 6.5m 10m. - 6.5m
Above 5 has to 10 has. 12m. 10m. 8m. 12m. 10m. 8m. 10m. 8m. 6.5m 10m. -- 6.5m
Above 10 has to 15 has. 12m. 10m. 8m. 12m. 10m. 8m. 10m. 8m. 6.5m 10m. 8m. 6.5m
Above 15 has to 30 has. 15m. 12m. 10m. 12m. 10m. 8m. 12m. 8m. 6.5m 10m. 8m. 6.5m
Above 30 has 15m. 12m. 10m. 15m. 12m. 10m. 15m. 10m. 6.5m 12m. 8m. 6.5m
**A 6.0 meter service road both
ends connecting to a minor road
shall be allowed for blocks not
exceeding 60 m.
ROW CARRIAGEWAY ROW CARRIAGEWAY ROW CARRIAGEWAY
Motor Court 6m 5m 6m 5m 6m 5m
Alley 2m 2m 2m --- --- ---
Pathwalk --- --- --- --- 3m ---
Alley is a 2-meter wide walkway which shall be used to The minimum right-of-way of major roads shall be in
break a block and to serve both pedestrian and for accordance with the preceding table. It shall have a 15-
emergency purposes. It shall not be used as acess to centimeter mix gravel (pit run) base course on well
property. compacted sub grade

Right of way (ROW) of major roads shall be increased Minor roads shall have a right-of-way of 6.5 meters.
as project size increases Major Roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-
Major Roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right- way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed where the
of-way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed road right-of-way is wider than the prescribed standard for the
where the road right-of-way is wider than the prescribed interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.
standard for the interconnecting road of the proposed
subdivision. Note:
1. Interior subdivision projects must secure right-of-way to the
Note: nearest public road and the right-pf-way shall be designated
1. Interior subdivision projects must secure right-of-way as interconnecting road with a minimum width of 20 meters.
to the nearest public road and the right-pf-way shall be This fact shall be annotated on the title of the said road lot
designated as interconnecting road with a minimum and must be donated and deemed turned over to the LGU
width of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on the upon completion of the said interconnecting road.
title of the said road lot and must be donated and 2. Subdivision projects abutting main public road must provide
deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of a setback of 3-meter-deep by 5-meter in length at both
the said interconnecting road.
 2. Subdivision projects abutting main public road must sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading
provide a setback of 3-meter-deep by 5-meter in and unloading of passengers.
length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to 3. Contiguous project or projects to be developed by phases
accommodate loading and unloading of passengers. shall be provided with interconnecting road with a minimum
3. Subdivision projects shall have provision for future right-of-way of 10 meters.
expansion where applicable by designing a minimum 4. Alley shall have a width if 3 meters intended to break a block
interconnecting road right-of-way of 10 meters. and to serve both pedestrian and emergency vehicles. It
shall not be used as access to property.
5. Pathways shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended to break
a block, to provide access to adjacent property or street and
to serve pedestrian walkways for socialized housing project
only. It shall have a maximum length of 60 meters.
6.
8. Hierarchy of Roads
Project Size Range Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road, Major road, minor road, motor
motor court, alley motor court, alley motor court, alley court, alley
2.5 Has and below
Major road, collector
road, minor road, motor -do- -do- -do-
Above 2.5 has to 5 has.
court, alley
Major road, collector road, Major road, collector -do-
-do- service road, minor road, road, minor road, motor
Above 5 has to 10 has. motor court, alley court, alley
Major road, collector road, minor
-do- -do- -do- road, motor court, pathwalk
Above 10 has to 15 has.

-do- -do- -do- -do-

Above 15 has to 30 has.

-do- -do- -do- -do-

Above 30 has
9.1 Planting Strip (PS)** As per Resolution 725, Series of 2002 – planting trees is
Sidewalk (SW) no longer required

ROW (PS) (SW)

15m (PS) (SW) 1.3m 1.2 m
12m 1.3m 1.2 m 0.8m 1.2m
10m 0.8m 1.2m 0.8m 1.2m
8m 0.8m 1.2m 0.4m 0.6m
6.5m 0.4m 0.6m
9.2 Road pavement

Major Road Concrete/ asphalt Concrete/ asphalt

Minor Road Concrete/ asphalt Concrete/ asphalt
Motor Court Concrete/ asphalt Macadam
Sidewalks Concrete/ asphalt Macadam
Alleys Concrete/ asphalt Macadam
- Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150 millimeters and a maximum compressive strength of
20.7MPa while roads may either be concrete of same thickness and compressive strength or asphalt with minimum
thickness of 50 millimeters.
- Sidewalk pavement shall have a minimum compressive strength of 17.2MPa
10. Water Supply Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system; Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system.
centralized water supply system. Each subdivision shall Each subdivision shall have at least an operational deep well
have at least an operational deep well and pump sets and pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide average daily
with sufficient capacity to provide average daily demand demand to all homeowners provided further that a spare pump
to all homeowners and motor set is reserved. Water supply shall be potable and
adequate.
10.1 Minimum water supply 150 liter per capita per day for household connection
10.2 Fire Protection Demand Provision for the fire protection shall comply with requirement of the National Fire Protection Code
11. Electrical Power Supply - Mandatory individual household connection to primary and alternate sources of power if service is available in the
locality.
- Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50-meter distance; at every other pole, if the distance is less than 50
meters.
 - Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users prior to issuance of COC and turnover of open space
to LGU.
- Installation practices, materials and fixtures shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Philippines Electrical
Code and utility company.
12. DRAINAGE SYSTEM Underground
The drainage system must conform with the natural The drainage system for economic and socialized housing
drainage projects shall be made of concrete lined canal with adequate
Pattern of the subdivision site and shall drain into capacity and with load bearing cover
appropriate water bodies, public drainage system or
natural outfalls. The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage
pattern of the subdivision site and shall drain into appropriate
For both open market and medium cost subdivision water bodies, public drainage system or natural outfalls
projects , underground drainage system shall be
properly engineered and environmentally sound, and If applicable, underground drainage system shall be properly
shall be provided with adequate Reinforced Concrete engineered and environmentally sound, and shall be provided
Pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross with adequate Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP), catch
drain for efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for efficient
diameter shall be 30 centimeters maintenance.

13. SEWAGE DISPOSAL Individual septic tank shall conform to the standards and Individual septic tank shall conform to the standards and
SYSTEM design of Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856) design of Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856)
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
13.1. Septic Tank Construction of the individual septic tank shall conform to the
standards and designs of the of Sanitation Code of the
Philippines (PD 856

13.2 Connection to Community Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an

Sewer System 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
14. GARBAGE DISPOSAL Provide sanitary and efficient refuse collection and disposal system whether independent or in conjunction with the local
SYSTEM government garbage collection and Disposal services
15. SHELTER COMPONENT

15.1. Minimum Floor Area

A. Single Detached 42 sq. m. 30 sq.m. 22 sq. m. 22 sq. m

B. Duplex 42 sq. m. 30 sq. m. 22 sq. m. 22 sq. m.

C. Rowhouse 42 sq. m. 30 sq. m. 22 sq. m. 22 and 24 sq. m.

D. Multi-family dwelling In no case shall the number of rowhouses exceeds 20 Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/single attached
(condo) units per block/clustr and/or beyond 100 meters in length units and
At every units for rowhouses.
The number of rowhouses shall not exceed 20 units per
block/cluster but
In no case shall this be more than 100 meters in length.
15.2. Minimum level of Complete House
completion (Based on submitted specifications) Complete House Shell House
(Based on submitted (with doors and windows
*Mandatory Provision of firewall for duplexes/semi- specifications) to enclosed the units)
attached units And every unit of row houses

16. SETBACKS/EASEMENTS Shall conform to the prov. Of Nat. Building Code

A. Front 3.0 m 1.5 m

B. Side 2.0 m 1.5 m. (from building line)
C. Rear 2.0 m 2.0 m.
D. Abutments maybe allowed per requirement of the Building Code