The problem of housing, is the most important challenge for urban managers in Iran, form first of rapid urbanization, So has implemented a variety of programs and policies. However, the problem still remains. This article tries to analyze housing policies in Iran. In this way have been studied the position of housing for urban low income groups, experiences in housing planning in Iran. This is a development research. Also several methods have been applied in the research process. First, documentary method has been used in order to explain housing policies, so descriptive-analytical method has been used in order to explain the role of relevant policies and programs in the problem solving. Finally SWOT analysis model has been used for Information analysis as well as strategies. The results show several activities on housing for urban low income groups have been done in the development program. However, housing policies and programs don’t have an organizational relationship with development Programs. In other words non-participatory, non-targeted and inefficient traditional top-down approaches to planning cause to marginalization many of peoples. Therefore it is necessary to review of the institutional framework for providing access to housing and land for low income groups and regionalizing support programs.