Why are so many Ho Chi Minh City projects struggling to get land certificates?

Ho Chi Minh City's land registration office has reported progress in resolving issues for 251 real estate projects, aiming to facilitate the issuance of land use rights certificates, known as 'sổ hồng,' to homeowners. Despite these efforts, the process remains complicated by intricate legal challenges that require careful attention.

An inter-agency task force, designated as task force 1645, has been meeting weekly since its inception. As of July 1, 2026, the task force had convened 94 meetings, examining 330 projects. Of these, 251 projects have had their obstacles reviewed and addressed, paving the way for certificate issuance.

The prolonged resolution time stems from the complex legal nature of the issues, which span multiple sectors and necessitate input from various city departments and agencies. The land registration office emphasized that the process must be conducted cautiously to ensure compliance with all legal regulations.

Authorities continue to receive complaints and requests from citizens and developers regarding projects where homeowners have not yet received their certificates. These cases are being reviewed and reported to task force 1645 for further action. The city aims to streamline the process, ensuring that homeowners can obtain their legal property rights as stipulated by law.