Vice President and housing czar Jejomar Binay on Friday revealed his eight-point action plan for the housing sector as he aims to provide quality housing to poor Filipinos.

“My vision for the housing sector is simple – to provide families not just with the infrastructure of a house, but the framework of a home; to build not just a neighborhood, but a real harmonious community,” Binay said, adding that the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) aims to do away with dole-outs and instead provide long term solutions in the housing sector.

Among Binay’s eight-point action plans for the housing sector are local government empowerment and development of an investment-friendly climate by building a strong partnership between the housing sector and the private sector.

“The local government units (LGUs) are in the best position to provide the inputs we need in ensuring that our housing programs truly address the housing needs in the locality.

They are also in the best position to help us achieve our vision,” Binay said, citing the role of LGUs in the planning and implementation of housing programs.

In line with President Aquino’s aim to curb corruption, Binay said he also aims to cut red tape in the housing sector and simplify procedures in the processing of housing loans, registration, and issuance of land titles, and housing permits both at the national and local levels.

Online publication of all projects and loans granted by the key shelter agencies would also be required.

He added that he plans to provide incentives to participating private donors; and rationalize the housing finance and subsidy framework for housing and urban development.