Hundreds of Social Housing Applications Invalid in Dong Nai; Construction Department Blamed

An investigation by the Dong Nai City Inspectorate has uncovered that hundreds of applications for social housing were submitted with inaccurate or untruthful information regarding social insurance participation and income levels. This has led to a significant number of invalid applications, raising questions about accountability.

The primary responsibility for these irregularities has been placed on the Provincial Department of Construction. According to the Inspectorate's findings, the department failed to fully execute its duty to verify the eligibility of social housing applicants as required by government regulations. The individuals who submitted the applications, along with their spouses, are also cited for providing false or misleading information on their forms.

Despite these issues, Dong Nai city remains committed to its ambitious social housing goals. The city is tasked by the central government with completing at least 65,000 social housing units between 2025 and 2030, with a target of over 8,000 units for the year 2026 alone. This initiative aims to ensure that workers and residents have access to stable and affordable housing.

To meet these targets, Dong Nai is actively developing new projects and accelerating the completion of existing ones. A notable recent development includes the groundbreaking for a 1,000-unit rental social housing project in Long Binh ward, an area with a high concentration of industrial parks and a substantial demand for affordable rental accommodation. The broader plan for this area envisions approximately 10,000 rental social housing units, complemented by essential social infrastructure like schools and parks.