Construction permit

Responsibilities of competent authorities issuing construction permits from July 1, 2026

|

The 2025 Construction Law clearly stipulates the responsibilities and powers of competent authorities for issuing construction permits.

8 cases that do not need to apply for the latest construction permit

|

The 2025 Construction Law stipulates cases where construction permits are not required.

From July 1, 2026, projects exempted from construction permits for design violations will still be handled

|

From July 1, 2026, even if the construction permit is exempted, if the project is built not in accordance with the approved design, violations may still be handled.

Cases where construction permits are not adjusted according to new regulations

|

According to regulations, there are 2 cases that do not need to adjust construction permits according to the 2025 Construction Law (effective from January 1, 2026).

2 cases do not need to adjust construction permits from 2026

|

The 2025 Construction Law stipulates that some works, even if the design or project is adjusted, still do not have to adjust the construction permit from January 1, 2026.

What types of construction permits are included from July 1, 2026

|

The 2025 Construction Law (effective from July 1, 2026) stipulates the types of construction permits.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade responds to the issuance of a permit for the construction of rooftop solar power

|

On the Government Portal, citizens wonder whether installing solar power on the roof requires a construction permit?

Construction without a construction permit, Hoa Binh Company Limited was fined 260 million VND

|

Hanoi - Hoa Binh Company Limited was fined VND260 million for organizing construction without a construction permit.

The Ministry of Construction responds to cases of current construction permit exemption

|

On December 18, on the Government Information Portal, the Ministry of Construction responded to citizens about the current construction permit exemption regulations.

From July 1, 2026, individual houses under 7 floors need to apply for a construction permit

|

The Construction Law (amended) expands the subjects of works exempted from construction permits from July 1, 2026.

The National Assembly agrees to expand the subjects exempted from construction permits

|

The Construction Law (amended) recently passed by the National Assembly on December 10 stipulates 8 groups of works exempted from construction permits.

Cases where a construction permit is not required for individual houses

|

According to regulations, there are 3 cases where a construction permit is not required for individual houses.

Units under the Ministry of Construction respond to current construction licensing

|

The Department of Economics - Construction Investment Management, Ministry of Construction responds to citizens about current cases of applying for construction permits.

Is it mandatory to apply for a construction permit to build a level IV house in an urban area

|

According to regulations, building a level IV house in an urban area is not subject to a construction permit exemption.

Will minimize the time to issue construction permits

|

Deputy Minister Bui Xuan Dung said that the maximum time to issue a construction permit will be reduced (the maximum permit issuance period is expected to be 7 - 10 days).