Khanh Hoa province standardizes management of small, fragmented land plots

The People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province has introduced unified regulations for managing small and fragmented land plots owned by the state. This new directive aims to standardize the procedures for surveying, publicizing, and allocating these lands across the province.

The decision, effective August 14, 2026, replaces two previous regulations from the pre-merger Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan provinces. The unification is intended to prevent overlapping rules and create a consistent framework for land management following the provinces' integration.

Under the new rules, local agricultural and environmental agencies will collaborate with the Khanh Hoa Land Fund Development Center. Annually, they will identify and list small, fragmented plots managed by the state. This list will then be publicly displayed at commune-level People's Committees and community gathering places, and announced via local media.

Residents, particularly those with adjacent land, will have 15 working days to submit written feedback. This feedback period allows for input on land disputes, claims, violations, and proposed land use. Following this, commune-level authorities will review and approve the list within a strict timeframe.

Approved lists will be publicly announced, and feedback from adjacent landowners will be formally addressed. If new fragmented plots are identified after the initial list is published, a supplementary review and consultation process will be initiated.