AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 9397

Disposition of Lands for Socialized Housing
- The National Housing Authority (NHA) and local government units (LGUs) shall coordinate to formulate schemes for disposition of lands to beneficiaries of the socialized housing program. (Section 1)
- Schemes are not limited to transfer of ownership but can include lease, usufruct, or other variations deemed expedient by NHA or LGUs. (Section 1)
- A public rental housing scheme may be adopted. (Section 1)
- Direct negotiated sale of government-owned lands to occupants without public bidding is allowed under the following conditions:
    - Lands are within a residential zone classified by the LGU. (Section 1(a))
    - Lands are certified for socialized housing by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council. (Section 1(b))
    - Occupants are qualified beneficiaries registered under Sections 16 and 17 of the Act. (Section 1(c))
    - Cost of lands is made affordable based on beneficiaries' income and land valuation under Section 13. (Section 1(d))
    - Subsequent disposition of lands is subject to limitations in Section 14. (Section 1(e))
    - Occupants have resided on the lands, subject to prohibitions in Section 30. (Section 1(f))
- Separability clause: If any part is held unconstitutional, other provisions remain in effect. (Section 2)
- Repealing clause: Inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 3)
- Effectivity: The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. (Section 4)