A goal of 110,000 social housing units set for 2026

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has announced its Action Program to implement Government Resolution No. 01, which outlines key tasks and solutions for the 2026 Socio-Economic Development Plan and State Budget Estimate. A standout objective within this program is the completion of more than 110,000 social housing units.

Regarding specific indicators, one of the central tasks is to ensure that the public investment disbursement rate for 2026 reaches over 95% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Alongside this, the ministry aims to raise the national urbanization rate to 45%, deliver over 110,000 social housing units, and increase the national average housing floor area to 27 sq.m per capita.

In the field of urban technical infrastructure, the construction sector is targeting a 95% coverage rate for concentrated clean water supply to the urban population. Furthermore, 50% of urban water supply systems are expected to establish and implement safe water supply plans. The MoC also strives for an 18% rate for domestic wastewater treatment meeting national technical standards and regulations, aimed at gradually improving the quality of the urban environment.

For the transport sector, the 2026 goals include a 15% increase in both freight and passenger transport volumes compared to 2025. Additionally, freight turnover is projected to grow by approximately 13.5%, while passenger turnover is expected to rise by about 14%. The ministry is also proactively researching and proposing mechanisms to encourage the development of key infrastructure, green transport, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and the railway industry.

Notably, the development of social housing continues to be identified as a vital mission. The MoC will drastically implement the national project: “Investment and construction of at least 1 million social housing units for low-income earners and industrial park workers for the 2021–2030 period.” In tandem with these efforts, the ministry will focus on stabilizing the real estate market to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable growth.