According to updated reports from localities as of July 8, nationwide, a total of 264,522 makeshift houses had been removed. So far, 19 out of 34 cities and provinces have fully met the housing support goals for the target groups of families of revolution contributors, poor and near-poor households.
As of July 9, 8,526 houses had been newly built or repaired, including 6,626 new constructions and 1,900 repairs, achieving 89.5% of the target. Over 6,000 houses have been handed over and are now occupied, providing stable accommodation for families benefiting from social policies, as well as low-income and near-poor households.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged nationwide efforts to totally eradicate makeshift and dilapidated housing by August 31. In particular, he stressed that all substandard homes belonging to national contributors, relatives of martyrs, and revolutionary veterans must be addressed no later than July 27, 2025, as a tangible and meaningful gesture of gratitude for their sacrifices and service.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered completion of temporary and dilapidated housing removal for people with meritorious services, war invalids, and relatives of martyrs ahead of July 27.
As of July 8, 18 out of 34 cities and provinces have completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing, accounting for 52.9%.
As of June 28, a total of 264,522 dilapidated and makeshift houses have been eliminated nationwide through support programmes. Of these, 229,328 houses have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries, contributing significantly to improved living conditions for disadvantaged households across the country.
Authorities credit the success to wide-ranging cooperation among government bodies, mass organisations, communities, and beneficiaries themselves. The programme continues to reflect the country’s commitment to “leaving no one behind”.
In addition to the planned houses, localities also mobilised resources to build nearly 472 “Great solidarity” houses through other socialised sources.
The army has mobilised more than 86,000 personnel, over 2,000 vehicles, and nearly 300,000 workdays to help families in need of housing support.
Today’s support for two families in Trung Yen commune, Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province is a heartfelt gesture from the Vietnam News Agency and its staff, offering encouragement and practical help to those in need.
Over the past three months, the province completed the construction of 579 houses, beating the timeline set by the provincial steering committee for eliminating substandard houses by 45 days.
According to Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Vo Van Minh, the level of support provided by Binh Duong was nearly double the central standard, 100 million VND per newly built house and 50 million VND per repaired house, ensuring housing quality and helping people achieve stable living conditions and sustainable poverty reduction.
After more than three months, Dong Thap completed the construction and repair of 2,159 houses, fulfilling 100% of its plan.
Though the initial target was 8,400 houses, an additional 500 were later added to the list, with funding still secured on time.
Kon Tum aims to eliminate all substandard housing by October 31. Authorities will continue to review and prioritise support for households in serious hardship, especially those who rendered service to the nation, the poor, and victims of Agent Orange, while ensuring transparency and preventing policy abuse.
As of June 22, 2025, a total of 262,843 temporary and dilapidated houses had been eliminated nationwide, reaching 94.7% of the set target.
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
