The Quezon City Government is partnering with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) to build in-city vertical housing for families affected by the devastating fire that hit NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan on March 6, 2026.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte assured displaced residents that the city is moving quickly to provide permanent, dignified housing within Quezon City.
“We are working closely with DHSUD to develop an in-city vertical housing project. We want to assure affected families that they will be prioritized and will benefit from the housing we are planning to build,” Belmonte said.
The housing project will be implemented under the national government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program, the flagship housing initiative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..
During a joint site inspection with DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling and NHA General Manager Joeben Tai, officials agreed to develop multi-storey residential buildings in the area as part of the city’s in-city resettlement plan for fire victims.
The Quezon City Government, DHSUD, and NHA are now finalizing the project’s development plan, including the number of buildings and floors. Construction is expected to begin soon, with the first housing units targeted for delivery by the end of 2027.
“This project will ensure that families affected by the fire can return to a safe, secure, and dignified home in our city,” Belmonte added.
According to the Quezon City Housing, Community Development and Resettlement Department, the community currently has 847 structures housing 2,232 informal settler families, including owners, co-owners, renters, caretakers, and sharers.
While the housing project is being developed, the Quezon City Government will provide rental subsidies to help affected families secure temporary shelter.
Additional financial assistance has also been pledged by DHSUD, NHA, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development to help cover rental expenses.
At present, the city has opened seven evacuation centers near the affected area while local and national government agencies continue to provide relief and assistance to displaced families.
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