HB 9697: An Act Improving the Delivery of Socialized Housing Programs, Amending for the Purpose Sections 10, 18, and 20 of Republic Act No. 7279, Otherwise Known as the “urban Development and Housing Act of 1992”, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10884, Otherwise Known as the “balanced Housing Development Program Amendments”

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The bill seeks to speed up and expand socialized housing by adding new ways to acquire land, requiring developers to set aside a portion of their projects for low‑income homes, and giving private builders tax breaks and faster permits.

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SB 1992· Filed Mar 18, 2026
Amending R.A. No. 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act)
Pending second reading, special orderSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 2333· Filed Jul 28, 2025
An Act Improving the Delivery of Socialized Housing Programs, Amending for the Purpose Sections 10, 18, and 20 of Republic Act No. 7279, Otherwise Known as the �urban Development and Housing Act of 1992�, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10884, Otherwise Known as the �balanced Housing Development Program Amendments�
Substituted by HB09697Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2
HB 6281· Filed Nov 24, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Right of Government to Expropriate Lands for Socialized Housing, Amending for the Purpose Sections 9, 10, and 11 of Republic Act No. 7279, Otherwise Known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992
Substituted by HB09048Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar
HB 9048· Filed May 4, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Right of Government to Expropriate Lands for Socialized Housing, Amending for the Purpose Sections 9, 10, and 11 of Republic Act No. 7279, Otherwise Known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992
Approved by the House on 2026-06-03, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-06-08 and received by the Senate on 2026-06-08Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +16
HB 2567· Filed Jul 29, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Right of Government to Expropriate Lands for Socialized Housing, Amending for the Purpose Sections 9, 10, and 11 of Republic Act No. 7279, Otherwise Known as the "Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992"
Substituted by HB09048Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +1

HB 9697

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Authors · 42 Representatives

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Authors · 42 Representatives

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Authors · 42 Representatives

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