Homeowners’ associations (HOA) have until December 18, 2026, to get themselves re-registered as a result of the deadline extension ordered by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Previously, the deadline was set for June 18.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has 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 Dec. 18, 2026.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling signed Department Order 2026 -007 series of 2026 providing a six-month extension from the June 18, 2026 deadline for the identified HOAs.
Aliling said 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-up to this decision to ensure that all HOA will be registered under DHSUD,” Aliling said in a news release on Sunday.
Under Section 4 of the Republic Act 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 Implementing Rules and Regulations (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 their members may no longer implement their rights and powers stated under Republic Act 9904 and its 2024 revised IRR, request assistance from DHSUD for complaints and conflicts, and file a complaint at the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Are the homeowners’ associations in your city working on getting themselves re-registered? Have you talked with your HOA officials lately?
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