The department is responsible for development control and regulation of land use, provision of land survey services and promotion of research and development. The Department is also be responsible for facilitating the formulation and implementation of policies and coordination of cross-cutting issues and climate change adaptation.

Specific Functions of the Department 

1. Facilitate the development and implementation of policies
2. Conduct spatial planning in order to facilitate development and control of property
3. Develop and maintain the Valuation Roll on Council properties and land developments
4. Conduct valuation of properties in order to determine values for rentals/lease agreements
5. Conduct land surveys for generation of maps
6. Provide technical support on environmental impact on planned developmental projects
7. Grant planning permission
8. Conduct inspections on infrastructure developments in order to ensure adherence to approved plans and mitigate illegal constructions
9. Provide technical support in the administration of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in order to facilitate approval of projects; j) Facilitate upgrading of settlements
10. Coordinate gender mainstreaming and other cross-cutting issues and climate change adaptation
11. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of planned projects; and m) Promote research and development.