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# Vietnam Social Housing 2026: Progress and Funding Gaps

> Vietnam social housing completions reached 55,665 units in the first 10 months of 2026, achieving 57.2% of the annual target amid regional divergence.

Gini · Macro & monetary · 2026-11-05 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/vietnam-social-housing-progress-10-months-2026

_Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_

## Key takeaways

- In the first 10 months of 2026, Vietnam completed 55,665 social housing units, reaching 57.2% of the 97,271 unit annual target under Resolution 303/NQ-CP.
- A group of 25 provinces completed 48,422 units, reaching 76.4% of assigned targets and projecting 69,250 units by year-end 2026 (109.3%).
- Four major cities—HCMC, Hanoi, Can Tho, and Hue—completed 7,243 units out of 33,900 assigned units (21.4%).
- Rental housing saw 29 newly started projects with 33,886 units since June 2026, with full-year completions projected at 18,049 units (104%).

Developing social housing represents a cornerstone of urban welfare and labor force stabilization in Vietnam. Heading into 2026, the nationwide implementation of housing targets is taking place under the amended regulatory framework of the [Law on Housing No. 27/2023/QH15](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?pageid=27160&docid=209627), which took effect on August 1, 2024. The operational balance sheet across the first 10 months of 2026 reveals a pronounced divergence between industrial centers and tier-one metropolitan areas, while underscoring strict financing conditions and compliance standards.

## 10-month 2026 Delivery and National Targets

According to the comprehensive report compiled by the Ministry of Construction and published by the Government Electronic Newspaper on November 3, 2026, in the release [Localities exceed social housing targets in 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), nationwide completions reached 55,665 social housing units as of early November 2026. This performance corresponds to 57.2% of the 97,271 unit target assigned under Resolution 303/NQ-CP. For the full year 2026, the Ministry estimates that the country has the capacity to deliver approximately 82,470 units, or 85% of the annual target, within the broader roadmap aimed at achieving 899,857 units for the 2026-2030 cycle.

According to statements from the [October Regular Government Press Briefing](https://baochinhphu.vn/hop-bao-chinh-phu-thuong-ky-thang-10-dieu-hanh-kinh-te-vi-mo-cac-van-de-dan-sinh-duoc-quan-tam-102261104125644233.htm) held on November 4, 2026, Deputy Minister of Construction Le Hong Vinh disclosed that 293 social housing projects are currently underway nationwide, encompassing 363,065 units. Between January 2026 and October 2026, developers broke ground on 128 new projects totaling 183,293 units, comprising 140,492 social housing units for sale or lease-to-own and 42,801 units dedicated to rental. Completed projects stood at 170 developments with 46,962 units, representing 48% of the assigned plan, with full-year 2026 projections targeting 87,601 finished units, or 90% of the overall plan.

The physical delivery of affordable housing supplies serves to mitigate acute product imbalances across the domestic real estate landscape, as analyzed in the [Q3 2026 property supply report](/en/blog/vietnam-real-estate-q3-2026-supply-prices). This construction volume is taking place alongside broader macro expansion, with the [Socio-economic Report for Q3 and 9 Months of 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/bai-top/2026/10/bao-cao-tinh-hinh-kinh-te-xa-hoi-quy-iii-va-9-thang-nam-2026/) published by the National Statistics Office on October 6, 2026, reporting third-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 9.95% and 9-month 2026 GDP growth of 9.01%.

## Regional Divergence Across Key Provinces

Ten-month execution data highlights sharp structural divergence between regional manufacturing hubs and densely populated metropolitan cities.

According to official Ministry data published in [Localities exceed social housing targets in 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), a group of 25 leading localities was assigned an aggregate quota of 63,371 units for 2026. By early November 2026, these provinces had completed 48,422 units, achieving 76.4% of their target, and are projected to deliver 69,250 units by year-end 2026, outperforming their combined plan at 109.3%.

According to the Ministry of Construction on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), verified completions across leading provinces include: Hai Phong received a target of 4,764 units (comprising 3,764 social units and 1,000 rental units), completed 4,076 units (3,644 social and 432 rental), and projects full-year 2026 delivery of 5,036 units (106%). Dong Nai was assigned 2,000 units, completed 1,719 units, and anticipates full-year delivery of 3,264 units (163%). Phu Tho was assigned 2,854 units, completed 3,085 units, and expects to maintain 3,085 units by year-end (132%). Nghe An was assigned 2,000 units, completed 2,750 units, and projects 2,750 units by year-end (138%).

Conversely, four primary urban centers—Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho, and Hue—faced severe execution headwinds. According to the Ministry of Construction on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), these four cities received a collective target of 33,900 units for 2026 but delivered only 7,243 units through October 2026, reaching 21.4% of their goal. Estimated full-year completions are projected at 13,220 units, representing 39% of their assigned target.

According to formal petitions published on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), three municipalities requested adjusting their 2026 targets downwards while maintaining their commitments for the 2026-2030 period of 899,857 units under Resolution 303/NQ-CP: Can Tho was assigned 3,000 units for 2026, projects 724 units (24%), and requested lowering its 2026 target to 724 units while rolling remaining units into subsequent years due to land acquisition delays. Ho Chi Minh City was assigned 9,000 units for 2026, commenced 26 projects totaling 23,512 units, but projects completion of only 4,562 units (51%), requesting an adjustment to 4,562 units due to interest rates and lengthy 2 to 3 year construction cycles for 20 to 30 story buildings. Hue was assigned 3,200 units for 2026, projects 2,436 units (76%), and requested an adjustment to 2,436 units due to building material costs. Hanoi has not yet submitted an official request for downward quota adjustment.

| Regional Group / Locality | 2026 Assigned Target (units) | 10-Month Completed (units) | 10-Month Rate (%) | Projected full-year 2026 (units) | Projected Rate 2026 (%) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Leading Group (25 Provinces) | 63,371 | 48,422 | 76.4% | 69,250 | 109.3% |
| - Hai Phong | 4,764 | 4,076 | 85.6% | 5,036 | 106.0% |
| - Dong Nai | 2,000 | 1,719 | 86.0% | 3,264 | 163.0% |
| - Phu Tho | 2,854 | 3,085 | 108.1% | 3,085 | 132.0% |
| - Nghe An | 2,000 | 2,750 | 137.5% | 2,750 | 138.0% |
| Lagging Group (4 Cities) | 33,900 | 7,243 | 21.4% | 13,220 | 39.0% |
| - Ho Chi Minh City | 9,000 | In Progress | In Progress | 4,562 | 51.0% |
| - Can Tho | 3,000 | In Progress | In Progress | 724 | 24.0% |
| - Hue | 3,200 | In Progress | In Progress | 2,436 | 76.0% |
| Nationwide (Resolution 303/NQ-CP) | 97,271 | 55,665 | 57.2% | 82,470 | 85.0% |

*Source: [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm)*

> Chart: Social housing target delivery rates across key localities in 10 months of 2026. %. Dong Nai: 86.0; Nghe An: 137.5; Phu Tho: 108.1; Hai Phong: 85.6; Nationwide: 57.2; HCMC (projected): 51.0; Can Tho (projected): 24.0.

Municipal land clearance remains the critical execution gate. According to Vietnam Investment Review on November 3, 2026, in [Hai Phong resolves site clearance for social housing projects](https://baodautu.vn/hai-phong-go-vuong-mat-bang-thuc-tien-do-cac-du-an-nha-o-xa-hoi-d736327.html), Hai Phong was assigned 32,850 units for the 2026-2030 timeframe under Resolution 303/NQ-CP. Through October 2026, the city completed 3,482 social housing units under its local tracking metrics (48.8% of its annual plan). Municipal authorities have prioritized phased land handovers to enable contractors to advance civil works without waiting for total perimeter clearance.

## Rental Housing Progress and New Starts

A distinct strategic priority throughout 2026 is the expansion of social rental housing tailored for industrial park workers and lower-income families who cannot afford outright purchases.

According to data presented by Deputy Minister Le Hong Vinh and reported by Vietnam Investment Review on November 4, 2026, in [Synchronizing incentives to reduce social housing costs](https://baodautu.vn/dong-bo-chinh-sach-uu-dai-de-keo-giam-gia-thanh-nha-o-xa-hoi-d737453.html), 114 social housing developments with rental components are active nationwide, encompassing 63,970 rental apartments. Following the Prime Minister's directive in June 2026 to accelerate the rental segment, developers broke ground on 29 new projects totaling 85,594 units, with 33,886 units dedicated to rentals, representing 40% of newly commenced supply.

According to Ministry estimates reported by [Vietnam Investment Review](https://baodautu.vn/dong-bo-chinh-sach-uu-dai-de-keo-giam-gia-thanh-nha-o-xa-hoi-d737453.html), cumulative rental completions reached 8,314 units by October 2026, representing 48% of the target. With current construction momentum, the Ministry projects full-year 2026 rental completions to reach 18,049 units, achieving 104% of assigned targets.

## Funding Conditions and Transaction Controls

Meeting physical social housing targets depends directly on access to structured policy financing and compliance with strict eligibility rules.

Regarding subsidized loans, the Government Portal reported on October 12, 2026, in [Additional capital allocated for social housing loans](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-sung-nguon-von-cho-vay-nha-o-xa-hoi-102261019144354203.htm) that preferential buyer credit is channeled primarily through the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies using entrusted capital from central and local municipal budgets under Decree 100/2024/ND-CP and Law No. 27/2023/QH15. Accessing this concessional funding requires strict verification of official household income caps, housing distress documentation, and statutory appraisal checks. For project developers, commercial bank loans are disbursed strictly against audited construction milestones and tied to collateral covenants.

According to policy draft analyses reported by [Vietnam Investment Review](https://baodautu.vn/dong-bo-chinh-sach-uu-dai-de-keo-giam-gia-thanh-nha-o-xa-hoi-d737453.html), draft amendments to the Law on Housing submitted to the National Assembly refine four structural pillars:
1. Beneficiary standards under Articles 31, 38, 44, 59, and 70: Codifying clear income eligibility caps and transparent beneficiary selection orders.
2. Land allocation principles under Articles 32, 33, 45, 60, and 62: Reserving clear land funds and mobilizing capital through non-profit housing funds and trade union finances.
3. Developer incentives under Articles 42, 48, and 64 in 2026: Land-use fee exemptions, preferential tax rates, and permitting commercial floor area allocation to cross-subsidize operations under statutory guidelines.
4. Transaction controls under Articles 37, 43, 67, and 68: Restricting buyers to a single subsidized unit and enforcing a mandatory 5-year lockup period during which transfer rights are prohibited. Secondary transfers before official title deed issuance must adhere to statutory supervision rules similar to [future housing sales contract transfer rules](/en/blog/future-housing-sales-contract-transfer-regulations-2026).

## Mathematical Measurement of Target Delivery

To monitor provincial execution performance relative to annual quotas established by the central government, housing authorities employ a standardized delivery rate formula based on verified physical handovers:

$$\text{Delivery Rate} = \frac{\text{Completed Social Housing Units}}{\text{Assigned Annual Target}} \times 100\%$$

Applying this metric to national data across the first 10 months of 2026, Vietnam achieved 55,665 completed units out of the 97,271 unit quota specified in Resolution 303/NQ-CP:

$$\text{Ten-Month 2026 Delivery Rate} = \frac{55,665}{97,271} \times 100\% \approx 57.23\%$$

Similarly, across the leading group of 25 provinces, completed delivery stood at 48,422 units out of the assigned 63,371 units:

$$\text{Delivery Rate for 25 Provinces} = \frac{48,422}{63,371} \times 100\% \approx 76.41\%$$

These quantitative measures provide an objective framework for governmental reviews, enabling authorities to allocate building materials and resolve local site clearance bottlenecks for upcoming cycles.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vietnam's 2026 social housing delivery rate?
According to the Ministry of Construction's report published on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/hop-bao-chinh-phu-thuong-ky-thang-10-dieu-hanh-kinh-te-vi-mo-cac-van-de-dan-sinh-duoc-quan-tam-102261104125644233.htm), Vietnam completed 55,665 units, achieving 57.2% of the 97,271 unit annual target set in Resolution 303/NQ-CP.

### Which provinces exceeded their 2026 targets?
According to data from the Ministry of Construction published on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), a group of 25 provinces showed strong progress, led by Hai Phong (projected 5,036 units, 106%), Dong Nai (projected 3,264 units, 163%), Phu Tho (3,085 units, 132%), and Nghe An (2,750 units, 138%).

### Why did three cities request 2026 target cuts?
According to municipal filings released on the [Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm), these urban centers cited site clearance delays, rising interest rates and borrowing costs, lower real estate liquidity, and long multi-year construction cycles for high-rise buildings.

## Sources

- Government Electronic Newspaper: [Localities exceed social housing construction targets in 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-hoan-thanh-vuot-chi-tieu-nha-o-xa-hoi-trong-nam-2026-102261102235315121.htm) (03/11/2026)
- Government Electronic Newspaper: [October regular Government press conference: Macroeconomic management and public welfare](https://baochinhphu.vn/hop-bao-chinh-phu-thuong-ky-thang-10-dieu-hanh-kinh-te-vi-mo-cac-van-de-dan-sinh-duoc-quan-tam-102261104125644233.htm) (04/11/2026)
- Government Electronic Newspaper: [Additional capital allocated for social housing loans](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-sung-nguon-von-cho-vay-nha-o-xa-hoi-102261019144354203.htm) (12/10/2026)
- Vietnam Investment Review: [Synchronizing preferential policies to reduce social housing costs](https://baodautu.vn/dong-bo-chinh-sach-uu-dai-de-keo-giam-gia-thanh-nha-o-xa-hoi-d737453.html) (04/11/2026)
- Vietnam Investment Review: [Hai Phong resolves site clearance bottlenecks to accelerate social housing projects](https://baodautu.vn/hai-phong-go-vuong-mat-bang-thuc-tien-do-cac-du-an-nha-o-xa-hoi-d736327.html) (03/11/2026)
- Government Portal: [Law on Housing No. 27/2023/QH15](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?pageid=27160&docid=209627) (27/11/2023)
- National Statistics Office: [Report on socio-economic situation in Q3 and 9 months of 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/bai-top/2026/10/bao-cao-tinh-hinh-kinh-te-xa-hoi-quy-iii-va-9-thang-nam-2026/) (06/10/2026)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Vietnam's social housing delivery rate in the first 10 months of 2026?

According to the Ministry of Construction's report at the regular Government press briefing on November 4, 2026, Vietnam completed 55,665 units, achieving 57.2% of the 97,271 unit annual target set in Resolution 303/NQ-CP.

### Which localities exceeded their 2026 social housing construction targets?

A group of 25 provinces showed strong progress, led by Hai Phong (projected 5,036 units, 106%), Dong Nai (projected 3,264 units, 163%), Phu Tho (3,085 units, 132%), and Nghe An (2,750 units, 138%).

### Why did HCMC, Can Tho, and Hue request downward adjustments to their 2026 targets?

These urban centers cited site clearance delays, rising interest rates and borrowing costs, lower real estate liquidity, and long multi-year construction cycles for high-rise buildings.

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