Following a comprehensive review of the institutional framework for housing policy, a reconstituted Housing Department integrates the policy and operational responsibilities of providing public rental housing, procuring services from the private sector and assessing eligibility for public housing assistance. It continues to provide secretariat and executive support to the HKHA and its committees. 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 co-operation between the HKHA and the Government in the provision of housing services. He is supported by the Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands (Housing), who also heads the Housing Department.