Hanoi people in old quarter to receive social housing without lottery
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The People's Council of Hanoi passed a resolution to provide social housing for residents living in cramped conditions in the old quarter of Hoan Kiem District.
The policy allows 902 households to purchase or rent social housing without participating in a lottery system. The government plans to expand this policy to other areas as it evaluates the impact and balances available resources.
The local government initiated this move because 3,621 people currently live in homes where the average floor space is less than 5 square meters per person. These residents often live in multi-generational households occupying less than 20 square meters of floor space, which officials say fails to meet minimum living standards. The city aims to improve living conditions and fulfill the right to housing as established in the 2013 Constitution of Vietnam.
To qualify, households must have registered permanent residency in the old quarter of Hoan Kiem District before the resolution date and meet specific legal criteria for social housing. The city plans to allocate up to 902 apartments across various projects, including sites in Linh Nam, Dai Mo, and Thach That. While the city will provide the housing units, the residents will pay for the apartments themselves at social housing prices.
The city also expects to arrange 552 apartments across nine projects in 2026, selecting sites based on proximity to public transport and essential infrastructure like schools and markets.
