446 Padel Courts in Jakarta, Only 2 Have Operational Certification
JAKARTA – The Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land Affairs (Dinas Citata) of DKI Jakarta has disclosed that hundreds of padel courts in Jakarta lack the Certificate of Fitness for Operation (SLF).
The department stated that such certification is a prerequisite for buildings to legally operate. “In total, there are 446 padel courts in Jakarta. Only two have the certificate, both located in Central Jakarta,” said Vera Revina Sari, Head of Dinas Citata DKI Jakarta, after sealing a padel court in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, on Monday, 16 March 2026.
According to Vera, before a building is constructed, the owner must first obtain Building Approval (PBG). “A building must first have PBG before construction begins. This allows authorities to know what will be built and subsequently verify whether it complies with regulations,” she explained.
After construction is completed, owners must also obtain the SLF to declare the building safe for public use. Vera explained that the certificate ensures the building’s structural integrity and safety standards for occupants.
“Some people might think ‘it’s just a permit,’ but this affects structural strength and other critical aspects. Without proper licensing and physical inspection, compliance cannot be verified,” she stated.
“Without the SLF, operations are prohibited and facilities must close. Once a Certificate of Fitness for Operation is obtained, we are confident the building is usable and people can safely conduct activities within it, allowing operation as a padel court,” Vera added.
Previously, Dinas Citata DKI Jakarta imposed administrative sanctions against 206 padel courts across the capital. The sanctions included written warnings, activity restrictions, and operational suspension or facility sealing.
“As part of controlling padel court construction and operations, the Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land Affairs has taken administrative action against numerous padel courts in DKI Jakarta. By early March 2026, 206 padel courts had been sanctioned across various Jakarta districts,” Vera stated on Saturday, 7 March 2026.