Methodological Principles of Housing Policy Implementation for Balanced Spatial Development of Territories

This article studies the methodological principles of housing policy, which provide a theoretical foundation for the development and implementation of public policy in housing sector. The study focuses on key methodological principles that ensure internal consistency among housing policy goals, tools, and mechanisms, while addressing the critical issue of balanced spatial development. The objective is to identify and systematize these principles to enhance the effectiveness of government housing policy and enable their adaptation to socio-economic challenges. The research methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of contemporary scientific frameworks, regulatory legal acts, and strategic planning documents at federal, macro-regional, and sectoral levels. Particular emphasis is placed on comparing existing methodological bases with specific housing policy and construction industry practices. As a result, the author formulates ten complementary methodological principles that define the structure and content of strategic housing policy. These principles foster coherence across all policy components, incorporate territorial characteristics, and promote a differentiated regional development approach. However, the study reveals a lack of formal normative consolidation of these principles within Russian practice. Despite general strategic planning principles applied in other public policy domains, their specific application to housing policy remains unclear. The practical application of these findings consists in the development and implementation of housing sector documents, the establishment of an institutional environment leading to sustainable socio-economic growth, and the enhancement of policy evaluation and management effectiveness. The research underscores the necessity of a holistic, systematic approach to housing policy, reflecting internal dynamics, current challenges, and regional disparities.