Demand for affordable housing is surging in Ho Chi Minh City, but supply remains critically low. The city’s Department of Construction has identified legal obstacles as a key impediment to investment in social housing projects. Cumbersome investment procedures, coupled with low profit margins and concerns over price controls, are discouraging developers. These factors are hindering the flow of capital into much-needed housing initiatives. Officials acknowledge the need to streamline processes and address financial disincentives to encourage private sector participation. The lack of affordable options is exacerbating housing challenges for many residents in the city. Resolving these issues is considered crucial to meeting the growing demand.