A report from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction says that, under the 2026–2030 program to renovate and rebuild old apartment buildings, the department has submitted a plan to the city's People's Committee for damaged and deteriorated buildings.
The city aims to largely complete investment preparation for apartment projects built before 1975 and between 1975 and 1994. It also plans to finish repairing, upgrading and reinforcing buildings that are not slated for demolition in 2027.
For the 64 buildings slated for demolition, Ho Chi Minh City plans to begin renovation and rebuilding by 2030. The Department of Construction is also studying and proposing mechanisms and policies to address difficulties and speed up the city's old-apartment renovation program.
According to the department, the city has relocated 828 of the 1,194 households in 16 Grade D apartment buildings inspected since 2017. Twelve buildings have been fully cleared, covering 608 households. Two buildings have been partly cleared, covering 220 of 367 households. The other two still have 219 households that have not moved.
The city is currently carrying out construction at several buildings and implementing public-interest projects for structures being handled under public-investment law.
Among them is the Vinh Hoi apartment complex, blocks A, B and C, in Khanh Hoi Ward. The city is relocating residents and arranging temporary accommodation while preparing and approving a detailed 1:500-scale zoning plan. This will provide the basis for preparing and approving the renovation and rebuilding plan and publishing information inviting investors to join the project.
Under a plan approved by the former District 4 People's Committee in Decision No. 259/QĐ-UBND-TH dated March 6, 2025, 232 publicly owned apartments were allocated as temporary accommodation for Vinh Hoi residents.
Residents do not have to pay rent or building management fees, but they must cover separate costs such as electricity, water and sanitation.
The Department of Construction said the city's public housing stock has already been allocated to public-investment projects, priority and urgent projects, and approved compensation, support and resettlement plans. If the housing stock is insufficient, ward-level People's Committees will study options to support residents with rental costs under the regulations.
Vinh Hoi currently has no project developer. Once the investment policy is approved, the developer may qualify for support under Resolution No. 17/2025/NQ-HĐND, including funding support for technical infrastructure and relocation, subject to the stated conditions.
Sources: Dân Trí
