Ho Chi Minh City to provide temporary housing for over 1,600 households affected by urban renewal

Over 1,600 households in Ho Chi Minh City's Ma Lang area and Ga-Gao market will receive temporary housing assistance as the city implements urban renewal projects. The support, intended for residents awaiting resettlement, will range from 8 million to 24 million Vietnamese dong per month, depending on household size. This initiative aims to address the living conditions in these long-established, densely populated central districts.

According to Le Thanh Tuan, head of the Department of Economic, Infrastructure, and Urban Affairs for Ben Thanh Ward, the project is proceeding under a resolution from the City People's Council. The renewal is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and conclude by the fourth quarter of 2028, with the area expected to be operational in 2029. Households with up to four members will receive 8 million dong monthly, while those with five or more will get an additional 2 million dong per person, capped at 24 million dong per household.

The project encompasses the Ma Lang area, bordered by Nguyen Trai, Tran Dinh Xu, and Nguyen Cu Trinh streets, affecting approximately 1,070 properties and 1,459 households, totaling around 4,693 residents. The Ga-Gao market area is also included. Authorities are working to address complex cases, including temporary residents, properties without proper documentation, and multi-family dwellings, to ensure fair compensation and resettlement processes. The renewal aims to significantly improve the living standards in these aging urban centers.