Missions

Preparing and implementing a plan to improve housing in urban and rural areas;

Implementing the low-cost housing policy;

Monitoring compliance with housing standards.

Preparing and monitoring the implementation of city development and reconstruction strategies, in collaboration with the relevant administrations ;

Preparing and implementing integrated social development strategies of the various urban centres;

Preparing and implementing urban infrastructure management strategies, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works;

Preparing and implementing strategies to improve traffic in major urban centres, in cooperation with relevant ministries and Regional and Local Authorities;

Beautifying urban centres, in cooperation with the relevant ministries and Regional and Local Authorities;

planning and controlling city development;

monitoring the preparation of Urban Master Plans of project, in collaboration with Regional and Local Authorities;

Monitoring in compliance with sanitation and drainage standards;;

Monitoring in compliance with hygiene and sanitation, removal and/or treatment of household waste;

Liaison with international organizations involved in the development of major cities, in cooperation with the Ministry of External Relations ;

It shall monitor the activities of the Professional Orders of Architects, Town Planners and Surveyors;

It shall work in close collaboration with Regional and Local Authorities and have supervisory authority over the Cameroon Real Estate Corporation (SIC), projects and bodies contributing to housing and urban development ;

It shall be assisted by a Secretary of State for housing.