Objective

To provide expertise and services on physical planning, land use planning, housing and development of sustainable human settlements in the Country.

Functions

1. To develop, coordinate and review implementation of policies, laws, strategies, programs and guidelines related to Human Settlements and Housing;
2. To oversee the planning, design and production of general planning schemes and detailed planning schemes for urban and prime areas;
3. To oversee the implementation of the physical development plans;
4. To oversee the development of human settlements;
5. To facilitate review of general and detailed planning schemes;
6. To monitor urbanization trends, rural and urban settlement growth and development;
7. To oversee preparation of plans and drawings and make sure that they are prepared to acceptable stipulated standards;
8. To approve general and detailed planning schemes;
9. To develop strategies for stimulating the private sector involvement in the provision of sustainable housing services;
10. To provide support to housing development organizations with innovative approaches to low cost housing; and
11. To coordinate the implementation of programs on low cost housing through coordinated researches.