The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have officially updated the socialized housing price ceiling in the Philippines. The two agencies signed a Joint Memorandum Circular on December 1, 2025, which outlines the revised maximum selling prices for socialized housing projects nationwide. Access the full document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lXVZjwGdFBzZDU-6tpq6bezz4wX4l95/view
This update is part of the government’s continuing efforts to align housing policies with current economic conditions. It also aims to strengthen the delivery of affordable housing across the country, particularly under the Pambansang Pabahay Parasa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
Alignment With Republic Act 11201
The revised price ceiling follows the mandate of Republic Act 11201, the law that created DHSUD. The law mandates DHSUD and DEPDev to jointly review and update the maximum selling price of socialized housing units. This ensures that the limits remain realistic and responsive to changing economic conditions.
By issuing the Joint Memorandum Circular, both agencies carried out this responsibility and recognized that previous price ceilings no longer suited today’s development environment.
New Maximum Selling Prices for Socialized Housing
The updated guidelines set new price ceilings for both horizontal and vertical socialized housing projects:
The updated pricing structure establishes a maximum selling price of ₱1.8 million for socialized condominium or vertical housing developments. For socialized subdivision or horizontal housing projects like house-and-lot developments, the limits depend directly on the unit’s size. Horizontal projects with a floor area of 27 sqm and above are now capped at ₱950,000, while units measuring between 24 to 26 sqm have a maximum selling price of ₱844,440.
These updated limits aim to maintain affordability for homebuyers while allowing developers to deliver projects more effectively.
Strengthening the 4PH Program
With the updated price ceiling in place, the government expects to encourage wider participation from private developers in the 4PH Program, which covers all socialized housing projects in the country.
By providing clearer and more realistic pricing guidelines, the revised ceiling helps create a more supportive environment for project development. These changes will trigger more housing project launches, accelerate construction timelines, and expand the market’s reach into both urban and provincial areas.
Stronger private sector involvement plays a key role in expanding the supply of affordable homes and addressing the country’s housing backlog.
A Positive Step for First-Time Homebuyers
The real estate industry also regards the updated socialized housing price ceiling as a win for first-time homebuyers and low-income families.
Socialized housing remains one of the most affordable paths to homeownership in the Philippines. With more developers expected to participate in housing programs under the revised limits, buyers may soon have access to more housing options across different locations.
Clear pricing standards also give homebuyers greater confidence when exploring socialized housing projects supported by government programs.
Issuance of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
Along with the Joint Memorandum Circular, DHSUD and DEPDev also issued the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the updated socialized housing price ceiling.
The IRR outlines the procedures and guidelines needed to properly implement the new policy, including project classifications and compliance requirements.
The full IRR can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19AifrY7aX-haU59LSlo_L5XcN_GEVOJw/view
This guarantees clear definitions and consistent application of the updated price ceiling for all socialized housing projects nationwide.
Long-Term Impact on the Housing Sector
For first-time homebuyers, the updated price ceiling brings renewed optimism. With more developers encouraged to build affordable housing, buyers can expect increased options and improved access to homeownership opportunities.
Overall, the updated socialized housing price ceiling reflects the government’s continued commitment to addressing the housing backlog while promoting sustainable development. Through the collaboration of DHSUD and DEPDev, the affordable housing sector is better positioned to meet the growing needs of Filipino families.