The department also provides support services as well as financial resources to local authorities. The Department of Housing is a professional service Department within the Ministry of Local Government, Lands and Housing that is responsible for the designing and formulation of National Housing Policies, monitoring and provision of guidance to Local Authorities both urban and rural, private developers and other institutions in the implementation of the National Housing Programmes and related infrastructure projects. The Department of Local Government Services Management is responsible for the provision and management of Local Authority. Local Authority in this context refers to Land Boards and Districts and Urban Councils. It is the central government body responsible for physical planning.
Physical planning is the process through which man's land activities are organised and arranged.
By assessing and evaluating existing situation and future desires, the physical planner determines where best to locate farms, factories, schools and other uses. Over the years the role of DTRP has expanded. The Ministry Management is a department headquarters within the Ministry of Local Government Lands and Housing. To develop, introduce and maintain sound operational policies and guidelines based on public service, financial and supplies regulations and rules. Provide active leadership at Ministry level on all matters pertaining to the administration of the Ministry.