According to Article 124 of the 2023 Housing Law, cases of conversion of housing functions include:
- Convert from resettlement housing to social housing.
- Convert from public housing or social housing when no longer needed to resettlement housing.
- Converting housing in the case specified in Point d, Clause 1, Article 13 of the 2023 Housing Law to official housing or social housing for rent.
- Other cases as decided by the Prime Minister based on the proposal of the Ministry of Construction.
Note: The conversion of housing functions as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article must comply with the following principles:
- Must be consistent with the approved provincial housing development program and plan, and not cause loss of public assets.
- After being converted, the house must be used effectively, for the right purpose and in accordance with the standards and technical regulations of the converted house.
- Must be approved by the Ministry of Construction or the Provincial People's Committee.