Housing opportunities for low-income earners.

In response to the government's policy of investing in the construction of 1 million apartments for low-income earners and industrial zone workers during the 2021-2030 period, Phu Tho province has recently commenced many social housing projects. Thousands of houses have been completed or are nearing completion, not only providing housing opportunities for low-income workers but also contributing to major social welfare goals, reducing urbanization pressure, and promoting sustainable economic development.

From the boarding houses

After finishing their afternoon shift, Hoang Van Lam and his wife, Nguyen Thi Huong, workers at the Thuy Van Industrial Zone, stopped by the market to buy food to cook a meal in their cramped rented room. Lam shared: "Both of us are factory workers, so our income isn't much. Each month, rent, electricity, water, and other expenses make life quite difficult. If we had a small, stable place to live, it would ease half our worries."

A row of rental houses for workers in Hy Cuong commune.

The dream of owning a home is a fundamental need, especially for those who have to leave their hometowns to pursue their careers. Mr. Pham Van Long, from Hien Luong commune, has been working as a factory worker in the Phu Ha Industrial Zone for many years. His family still rents a room and longs for a place to settle down. Mr. Long said: “With my current salary, I can only make ends meet; it’s difficult to buy a house to feel secure and committed to my job in the long term. Near the industrial zone, there’s a social housing project for workers that has completed phase 1. I’m looking into it, but I’m still concerned about the eligibility requirements for low-income earners.”

Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha, 38 years old, from Mai Ha commune, who works in Nong Trang ward, said: "My family of four came from Hoa Binh province to work here and are currently renting a house, which is quite expensive and inconvenient. My family hopes to soon buy a social housing unit near our workplace at a suitable price so we can settle down and feel secure in the long term."

Mr. Quach Tan Cong, Deputy Head of the Trade Union Affairs Department of the Provincial Federation of Labor, stated: "Social housing is the 'bridge' to retain workers. Developing social housing and housing for workers is both one of the pillars of social security policies and an effective solution to promote local socio -economic development."

A chance to settle down.

In 2022, the Minh Phuong low-rise social housing project commenced on plot N02, within the Minh Phuong residential and commercial service area in Nong Trang ward, with a total investment of over 173 billion VND, comprising 123 houses. The project was developed by Viet Tri Urban Environment and Services Joint Stock Company. After more than two years, the project was completed and handed over to residents. Each 2.5-story house, ranging in size from ^102m² to 139.5m² ^, is designed with full amenities, suitable for user needs and environmentally friendly.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Khanh researched and registered to purchase social housing at the Minh Phuong low-rise social housing project.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Khanh, a worker at COSMOS1 Technology Co., Ltd., said that due to financial difficulties, her family of four had previously lived in a rented house. When the Minh Phuong social housing project was completed and put on sale, she successfully registered. “This is truly an opportunity for my family to fulfill our dream of owning a home to settle down and build a stable life.”

During the period 2021-2025, Phu Tho province is tasked with completing 3,877 social housing units (1,725 ​​in Phu Tho province, 976 in Vinh Phuc province, and 1,176 in Hoa Binh province); by 2030, the target is to reach 64,400 units.

Minh Phuong low-rise social housing area.

By the end of 2025, the development of social housing in the province exceeded the targets set by the Government. The province commenced construction on 12 social housing and worker housing projects in urban areas and densely populated industrial zones, with a total of 11,952 units; 2,913 units have already been completed and are ready for sale.

In December 2025 alone, the province commenced construction on two more social housing projects: the Ngoc Ha social housing project in Thanh Mieu ward with 207 units for low-income earners, including officials and civil servants from Hoa Binh and Vinh Phuc provinces who transferred to work in Viet Tri; and the high-rise social housing project for workers in Goc Nu, Vinh Phuc ward, with 384 apartments, meeting the housing needs of the workforce, especially workers in industrial zones in Vinh Phuc province.

The social housing project in Thanh Cong area, Thanh Mieu ward, is being accelerated in its construction progress.

Comrade Vu Viet Van - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, said: Phu Tho always pays special attention to the development of social housing and housing for workers, considering this an important task to ensure social security and stabilize the lives of workers, especially in industrial zones.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vu Viet Van inspected the Kira Home social housing project in the Viet Duc Legend City urban area, Xuan Lang commune.

Entering 2026, the province is preparing to approve many new social housing projects to meet the growing housing needs of low-income workers, gradually fulfilling the social housing development target for the 2025-2030 period, contributing to the realization of the province's social security and sustainable development goals.

Ngoc Tuan

Source: https://baophutho.vn/co-hoi-an-cu-cho-nguoi-thu-nhap-thap-246110.htm