The State Department is mandated with providing policy direction and co-ordinate all matters related to housing and urban planning and development. The following Bills and Policies are being reviewed;

• National Housing Policy
• National Slum Prevention and Upgrading Policy (NSUPP)
• National Building Maintenance Policy
• Leasing and Accommodation Policy.
• Housing Bill
• Built Environment Bill
• Building Surveyors Bill
• Landlord and Tenants Bill
• Metropolitan areas Bill
• Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Act