Ho Chi Minh City proposes compensation for handwritten land transactions

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking public opinion on a draft resolution regarding compensation, support, and resettlement policies when the State recovers land. A key proposal involves providing support for houses and land transferred via handwritten documents between July 1, 2014, and August 1, 2024.

Under the draft, direct users of such properties may be eligible for support equivalent to land compensation or land support, provided they meet specific conditions. These include having a clear origin of land use, stable usage without disputes or complaints, and official confirmation from local authorities.

The draft also outlines support levels for non-agricultural land used before August 1, 2024, that does not meet full certification requirements. For cases without land law violations, support could range from 40% to 100% of the compensation land price. In cases involving violations, proposed support levels range from 28% to 70%, depending on the period of land use.