Da Nang's Growing Expats Community Gets Clarity on Housing Rights

Vietnam's draft amended Housing Law 2026 brings clarity to the legal status and housing rights of Vietnamese citizens living abroad, people of Vietnamese origin residing overseas, and dual nationals in Da Nang. A key point of the draft is that the right to own housing and the right to use residential land are governed by land law, and do not change Vietnam's constitutional principle that land belongs to the entire people and is managed by the State.

The 2026 draft draws clearer distinctions among Vietnamese citizens, people of Vietnamese origin residing overseas, and foreign organizations and individuals, with different rights and conditions applying to each group. Notably, a Vietnamese citizen who also holds foreign nationality will be treated as a Vietnamese citizen when buying or hire-purchasing a home in Da Nang if they use their Vietnamese nationality for the transaction.

The provision is intended to make it clearer which legal status applies when determining a person's housing rights and eligibility. For people of Vietnamese origin residing overseas, the draft provides that those permitted to enter Da Nang may own housing associated with residential land-use rights in accordance with land legislation.

Many streets in downtown Da Nang have seen sharp increases in adjusted land prices compared to the previous land price list. This change is a result of the draft's focus on clarifying the legal status and housing rights of overseas Vietnamese, people of Vietnamese origin residing overseas, and dual nationals in the city.

Da Nang's growing expats community will benefit from this clarity, as it will help them navigate the complex housing market and understand their rights and responsibilities as property owners. The draft's emphasis on land law and the State's management of land will also provide a clearer understanding of the role of the government in regulating housing and land use.

In conclusion, the draft amended Housing Law 2026 brings much-needed clarity to the housing rights of Vietnamese citizens living abroad, people of Vietnamese origin residing overseas, and dual nationals in Da Nang. As the city continues to grow and develop, this clarity will be essential in ensuring that all parties involved in the housing market have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.