MUDH is responsible for guiding and formulating urban policies, supporting municipalities, developing urban master plans, and maintaining and managing housing.

Over the years, it underwent several changes and in 1993 it was renamed the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing.

Afghanistan Land Authority (ARAZI) was merged with MUDH in 2016 based on a presidential decree.

The purpose of this merger was to reform the administrative system and provide better services to the people.

[4] The Ministry has started the implementation of 790 construction and infrastructure projects across the country.