Conditions for buying social housing

High targets, slow progress, social housing still faces great pressure from now until the end of the year

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Although policies are continuously being promoted, the progress of social housing in the first quarter of 2026 is still slow, and the number of completed units is still low compared to this year's target.

Conditions for a wife to buy a social housing when her husband already owns the house

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Even if the husband has his own house, the wife can still buy a social housing if she meets the conditions according to regulations.

Hanoi announces social housing prices at 275 Nguyen Trai, from over 32 million VND/m2

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Hanoi - The Department of Construction has just announced the selling and lease-purchase prices of social housing projects for police officers and soldiers at 275 Nguyen Trai.

Proposal to raise the ceiling income for social housing purchases, removing difficulties for middle-income people

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According to the proposal of the Ministry of Construction, single people with incomes below 25 million VND/month are allowed to buy social housing.

Trade union news: Research to expand opportunities to buy social housing

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Trade union news includes the following contents: Businesses focus on welfare to attract workers; Research on raising the income ceiling for social housing purchases;...

It is possible to increase the income limit for buying social housing to 27 million VND/month

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The Prime Minister requested to study expanding the income limit for social housing buyers, possibly proposing a level of 25-27 million VND/month.

Committing to income to buy social housing helps open the door to housing for workers

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Allowing people to commit to income levels is considered an important step to help many freelancers complete applications to buy social housing.

Allowing self-commitment to income to buy social housing if there are no proof papers

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The Ministry of Public Security has Official Dispatch 511/C06-TTDLDC in 2026, which clearly states that people are allowed to commit their income to buy social housing if they do not have proof papers.

Latest conditions for buying social housing from February 9, 2026

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Decree 54/2026/ND-CP (effective from February 9, 2026) amends and supplements regulations on conditions for enjoying social housing support policies.

Order and procedures for selling, leasing, buying, and leasing social housing according to new regulations

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The Government issued Decree No. 54/2026/ND-CP (effective February 9, 2026), which is noteworthy for regulations on social housing.

Is social housing sold to non-buyers

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The purchase and sale, transfer of social housing is receiving much attention, especially in cases where buyers are not eligible for policies.

More subjects are allowed to buy social housing from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, the Population Law (Law No. 113/2025/QH15) adds cases where people with 2 or more biological children are allowed to buy social housing.

Social housing: Retired officials still have the opportunity to buy houses

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Social housing is not only for people working. For retired officials, the law still has specific conditions that need to be met.

Publicizing the list of social housing buyers with prices of 19.8 million VND/m2

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Hanoi - Hanoi Department of Construction has just publicly announced the list of customers expected to sign social housing purchase contracts at the Kim Hoa Urban Housing Area project.

Ho Chi Minh City has new regulations on buying and renting out social housing

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Ho Chi Minh City tightens the process of buying and renting out social housing, requiring public disclosure of projects, selling prices and apartment numbers so that buyers can easily access and limit negativity.