Household size for villages and residential areas.
The government issued Decree No. 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.
In implementation of Conclusion No. 34-KL/TW dated May 18, 2026, of the Politburo on the reorganization of villages and residential areas and the arrangement, utilization, and policies for part-time officials at the commune, village, and residential area levels, on May 26, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 185/2026/ND-CP regulating the organization and operation of villages and residential areas and the policies for part-time officials in villages and residential areas.
The decree stipulates the size of households: In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City: Villages must have at least 500 households, and residential areas must have at least 700 households.
In the midland and mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam: Villages must have at least 150 households, and residential areas 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.../.