The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) ordered the extension of the deadline for the re-registration of homeowners’ associations (HOAs), previously registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Home Insurance Guarantee Corporation (HIGC), until December 18, 2026.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling signed the Department Order 2026 -007 series of 2026, providing six months extension from the June 18, 2026 deadline for the identified HOAs.
According to Secretary Aliling, senior officials and the Homeowners Association and Community Development Bureau (HOACDB) recommended the need for the extension after in-depth assessment and consultation with stakeholders.
“This move is based on the consultations and online feedback from our stakeholders. After careful evaluation, we have come to this decision to ensure that all HOAs will be registered under DHSUD,” Secretary Aliling said.
Under Section 4 of the RA 9904 or the Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Association, all subdivisions and government housing HOAs, including those registered with SEC and HIGC, are required to re-register with DHSUD, formerly Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).
Pursuant to Section 32 of the Revised IRR of RA 9904, the registration of homeowners’ associations that failed to comply with the re-registration requirement by June 18, 2025 shall be automatically suspended.
Suspended HOAs and its members may no longer implement their rights and power stated under the RA 9904 and its 2024 revised IRR, request assistance from DHSUD for complaints and conflicts, and file a complaint at the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission.
HOAs registered under HLURB and condo corporations are excluded from this order.
DHSUD reminds all HOAs to process the re-registration as early as possible and not wait for the deadline to avoid longer processing times.
To know the status of your HOA, you may check the list of HOAs through this link: dhsud.gov.ph/list-of-homeowners-association.
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