Ho Chi Minh City proposes construction permit exemptions

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed expanding the scope of individual housing that is exempt from construction permits. Under the draft decision being submitted to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the exemption would apply to individual houses with fewer than 7 floors and a total floor area of less than 500 square meters, provided they are located in areas with approved detailed planning or architectural management regulations.

The proposal aims to simplify administrative procedures, reduce costs for citizens, and enhance post-inspection effectiveness.