The government is stepping into the ring with a major policy adjustment: the Departments of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) have approved higher price ceilings for socialized housing, marking the first major update since 2023. Through Joint Memorandum Circular 2025-001, the agencies said the revisions were needed to keep up with soaring construction and land development expenses — and to keep private developers building homes for low-income families.
Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the new caps are designed to ensure better-quality units under the government’s flagship Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. Higher ceilings mean developers can finally match today’s material costs while still offering units under the socialized housing category, which Aliling described as “a win-win” for both buyers and builders.
Under the updated scheme, socialized subdivision units measuring 24–26 square meters may sell for up to ₱844,440, while projects with slightly larger units — starting at 26 sqm — can go as high as ₱950,000. For condominium developments, ceilings now range from ₱1.28 million to ₱1.8 million, depending on unit size and building height. In high-cost zones like Metro Manila, developers may adjust prices further to reflect zonal valuation.
The new prices will take effect for three years — a window the government hopes will supercharge ongoing 4PH rollouts, widen homebuyers’ choices, and ensure that socialized housing keeps pace with modern standards. For families waiting for decent shelter options, this adjustment marks a new start in the fight for affordable, dignified homes.