National Housing Authority (NHA)
1. Definition
The National Housing Authority (NHA) is a government agency of the Philippines under the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). The NHA is responsible for the production and development of housing programs, focusing on socialized housing, resettlement of informal settler families, and slum upgrading initiatives across the country. (Official Gazette)
2. Alternate Names
- NHA
- NHA Philippines
- National Housing Corporation
3. Recognized Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | National Housing Authority (Philippines) |
| Wikidata | Q6973418 |
| DBpedia | National_Housing_Authority_(Philippines) |
| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | N/A |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Housing authorities — Philippines |
| MeSH | N/A |
| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | National Housing Authority NHA socialized housing resettlement informal settlers |
| ConceptNet | N/A |
| OpenCyc | N/A |
4. Examples of Usage
- Resettlement Site: NHA building low-cost housing units in Rizal to resettle families relocated from Metro Manila waterways.
- Socialized Housing Philippines: The main canonical article details the price caps, balanced developer quotas, NHA projects, and housing laws.
5. Usage Scenarios
1. Executing slum clearance
NHA coordinates with a local LGU to conduct census surveys and relocate informal settlers to safe housing units.
2. Applying for low-cost housing
A low-income earner applies for a subsidized studio unit at an NHA housing project under a long-term lease option.
6. Strategies
- Cross-reference NHA project development standards and price parameters with the main Socialized Housing Philippines article.
- Coordinate NHA programs with LGU local shelter plans to target actual community housing backlogs.
7. Security and Safety Measures
- Verify that resettlement sites are equipped with primary drainage, water lines, and electrical connections before occupancy.
- Ensure that any developer socialized housing compliance projects are certified by the NHA or DHSUD.
8. Historical Context
The National Housing Authority was created on October 15, 1975 under Presidential Decree No. 757, consolidating the functions of several housing agencies. With the enactment of the DHSUD Act in 2019, the NHA became an attached corporation of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, focusing on socialized housing production.
9. Challenges and Controversies
Livelihood Gaps in Resettlement
Moving families to far-flung resettlement sites without local jobs causes high job loss rates, prompting families to return to urban areas.
Massive Housing Backlog
The national housing backlog exceeds 6.5 million units, far outpacing the NHA’s annual construction capacity.
10. Related Topic
- [[Socialized Housing Philippines]]
- [[DHSUD]]
- [[Zoning]]
- [[Community Mortgage Program]]