Housing and Physical Planning (H & PP) was established under the administrative control of Housing & Physical Planning Department during 1973. H&PP was devolved under PLGO,2001 with Directorate General and 34 nucleus offices (DO H&TP) at district level.
H&PP Punjab was revamped as “Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA)” under the PHATA Ordinance, 2002. The said agency has been effectuated w.e.f., 01.04.2004 with the objective of rejuvenating the housing sector in general and provision of shelter to shelter-less low income groups in particular.
Vision Statement
Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA), Government of Punjab, envisions developing affordable, sustainable, and well-planned communities across Punjab where citizens, particularly low- and middle-income households, have access to safe and quality housing. Through transparent governance, modern urban planning, digital transformation, and efficient public service delivery, PHATA aims to promote organized urban development, improve living standards, and strengthen housing and infrastructure systems that support the socio-economic growth of the province.