Following a comprehensive review of the institutional framework for housing policy, a reconstituted Housing Department integrates the policy and operational responsibilities by providing public housing, procuring services from the private sector and assessing the eligibility for public housing assistance. It continues to provide secretariat and executive support to the HKHA and its committees to enable them to discharge their duties effectively. The Department also monitors developments in the private housing market, and oversees policy matters relating to the regulation of estate agents.

The Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands is the Principal Official responsible for overall housing matters. He also acts as Chairman of the HKHA to help forge a closer collaboration between the HKHA and the Government for housing services. He is underpinned by the Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands (Housing), who also heads the Housing Department.