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Higher income threshold expands eligibility for social housing purchase

Higher income threshold expands eligibility for social housing purchase

As of Aug. 1, 2026, Hai Phong will apply a 1.16 adjustment coefficient to income thresholds for eligible buyers and lease-purchasers of social housing, widening access for workers and other low- and middle-income residents.

Looser conditions to open opportunities for homeownership

Raising the income ceiling for purchasing or rent-to-own social housing will create opportunities for middle-income earners to access social housing.
Proposal to establish social housing purchase database via VNeID

To shorten the approval process, business representatives have proposed that the Ministry of Construction issue a 'green tick' on VNeID for those eligible to buy social housing.

Procedures for freelance workers to purchase social housing

Many freelance workers who do multiple part-time jobs and earn less than VND 150 million per year still find it difficult to obtain income verification when applying to purchase social housing.