The construction of individual housing in Vietnam is often carried out by private individuals who hire freelance labor groups. Consequently, managing this type of housing in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City faces significant challenges, including illegal construction, violations of building permits, and inadequate workplace safety. Responsibility for overseeing the construction order of urban individual housing is primarily assigned to district-level authorities. However, in some areas, the management process remains problematic, characterized by confusion, delegation of responsibilities, delayed enforcement, and ineffective resolution of violations. Through a combination of desk study, literature review, and case study analysis, this article examines the current status of urban individual housing construction management within the jurisdiction of district-level authorities in Vietnam, with a particular focus on Nha Be District as a representative case. Additionally, the article identifies the underlying causes of these issues, providing a foundation for proposing solutions to address these challenges in future research.