Ho Chi Minh City raises income ceiling for social housing to 60 million dong per month

The Department of Construction of Ho Chi Minh City has submitted a draft amendment to Decision No. 14/2026, proposing to increase the maximum monthly income eligible for purchasing social housing from 54 million dong to 60 million dong. The proposal aligns the city’s criteria with Decree No. 136/2026 and suggests two income‑adjustment coefficients, 1.1 and 1.2, for different household types.

Under the 1.1 coefficient, a single applicant may earn up to 27.5 million dong, a single parent up to 38.5 million dong, and a married couple up to 55 million dong. With the 1.2 coefficient, the limits rise to 30 million dong for singles, 42 million dong for single parents, and 60 million dong for married couples. Households with three or more dependents would receive priority access to larger apartments or units with at least two bedrooms.

The city justifies the increase by citing a 2025 average per‑capita income of 8.064 million dong—about 1.36 times the national average—providing a legal basis for a higher adjustment factor. The amendment aims to better reflect local income realities and improve access to affordable housing for low‑income residents.