RA 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act)
Also known as: RA 7279 · Urban Development and Housing Act · Lina Law · UDHA
Definition
RA 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act), officially known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 (Republic Act No. 7279), is the primary law governing urban planning, land acquisition, and affordable housing in the Philippines. Often referred to as the Lina Law, the statute establishes socialized housing programs, regulates eviction procedures, and mandates that real estate developers allocate a balanced housing quota to construct low-cost homes for underprivileged citizens. (Official Gazette)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
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| Wikipedia | Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 |
| Wikidata | Q115814524 |
| DBpedia | N/A |
| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | N/A |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Housing — Law and legislation — Philippines |
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| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | RA 7279 Urban Development and Housing Act Lina Law socialized housing |
| ConceptNet | N/A |
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Also Known As
- RA 7279
- Urban Development and Housing Act
- Lina Law
- UDHA
Examples and Analogies
- Balanced Housing Quota: The legal requirement under Section 18 of RA 7279 mandating developers to build socialized housing units.
- Republic Act No. 7279: The main canonical article details the full history, eviction rules, land acquisitions, and amendments of this act.
Usage Scenarios
1. Complying with developers’ quotas
A condominium developer builds a socialized housing project in Cavite to satisfy the balanced housing quota mandated by RA 7279. (Source)
2. Defending against illegal eviction
A community of informal settlers uses the procedural requirements of RA 7279 to delay a demolition order lacking proper relocation plans. (Source)
Strategies
- Cross-reference developer obligations with the main Republic Act No. 7279 article for detailed legal provisions.
- Consult with local government housing boards to verify if a property is covered by LGU land assembly programs under the UDHA.
Security and Safety Measures
- Verify that any eviction or demolition notice complies with the 30-day notice and relocation requirements under Section 28 of RA 7279.
- Ensure that properties developed under the socialized housing program are registered with the DHSUD.
Historical Context
RA 7279 was signed into law on March 24, 1992 by President Corazon Aquino. Authored by Senator Jose Lina, the law aimed to resolve the growing urban housing crisis and promote social justice by distributing land to landless urban dwellers. In 2016, the law was amended under Republic Act No. 10884, adjusting the balanced housing quota percentages for subdivisions and condominiums. (Official Gazette) (Source)
Challenges and Controversies
Relocation Site Gaps
Many LGU-designated relocation sites lack basic water, electricity, and livelihood opportunities, leading relocated families to return to urban slums.
Zoning Disputes
Identifying suitable urban land for socialized housing is difficult due to high commercial land values and zoning limits.
Related Topic
- Republic Act No. 7279
- Socialized Housing Philippines
- Economic Housing Philippines
- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development