What requirements must villages and residential areas meet?

The government has issued Decree 185/2026/ND-CP regulating the organization and operation of villages and residential areas, and the regime and policies for part-time workers in villages and residential areas.

Regarding the specific standards for villages and residential areas, Decree 185/2026/ND-CP stipulates the following:

Regarding the size of households: In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, a village must have at least 500 households, and a residential area must have at least 700 households. In the Northern Midlands and mountainous regions, a village must have at least 150 households, and a residential area must have at least 300 households. In the Red River Delta region, a village must have at least 400 households, and a residential area must have at least 550 households.

In the North Central region, a village must have at least 350 households, and a residential area must have at least 450 households. In the South Central Coast and Central Highlands regions, a village must have at least 300 households, and a residential area must have at least 450 households.

In the Southeast region, a village must have at least 400 households, and a residential area must have at least 550 households. In the Mekong Delta region, a village must have at least 400 households, and a residential area must have at least 550 households...

Decree 185/2026/ND-CP also clearly states the standards for Village Heads and Neighborhood Group Leaders, such as: being a Vietnamese citizen residing permanently in the commune, ward, or special zone, aged 21 or older, with priority given to those of working age as prescribed; having sufficient health to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities; possessing good moral character and being exemplary; having prestige in the community; being trusted by the people; having cultural knowledge, capacity, experience, and methods for mobilizing and organizing the people; being able to apply information technology appropriately to the job requirements; being able to plan, synthesize, compile statistics, report, and carry out tasks as prescribed...

In addition, Decree 185/2026/ND-CP also stipulates the number, titles, and regimes and policies for part-time personnel working in villages and residential areas.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/thon-to-dan-pho-can-dap-ung-nhung-yeu-cau-gi-post900512.html