A Look at the New Huntara Standards in Sumatra 2026: More Comfortable and Humane
Indonesia’s government, through the Satgas PRR (Task Force for Acceleration of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction) and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), is stepping up the construction of Huntara temporary shelters in Sumatra. The plan aims to ensure thousands of residents affected by flash floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra can abandon emergency tents before Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Unlike earlier emergency housing, Huntara Sumatra 2026 adopts higher quality standards. Under instructions from President Prabowo Subianto, units are designed to provide maximum comfort during the transitional period towards the permanent housing (Huntap).
As of the end of February 2026, physical progress has shown positive momentum at strategic locations.
Many residents remain unclear about the status of their housing. Huntara is a temporary residence used during the transition period (a maximum of one year). Huntap (Permanent Housing) is the permanent home built at relocation sites safe from disaster zones. Huntap development is also underway in parallel at several sites in West Sumatra and Aceh.
For families yet to receive a Huntara or who are staying with relatives, the government provides the Dana Tunggu Hunian (DTH). In 2026, this assistance is Rp600,000 per month (up from Rp500,000) to support the cost of renting independent housing.
Before occupying a unit, residents are advised to consider the following:
When is the target for all evacuees to move into Huntara? The government targets all evacuees in emergency tents to move to Huntara or receive DTH no later than mid-March 2026 (before Eid).
Is Huntara free? Yes, construction and use of Huntara are fully funded by the government through BNPB’s ready-to-use funds and support from state-owned enterprises.
How long can residents stay in Huntara? A maximum of one year, until Huntap is completed and ready for occupation.
What if a Huntara unit is damaged? Residents can report to the operator of the Huntara area or the nearest BPBD post for repairs carried out by the Satgas TNI/Polri or the implementing state-owned enterprises.
The acceleration of Huntara development in Sumatra at the start of 2026 stands as tangible evidence of the state’s presence in rebuilding community life after disasters. With higher standards and strict timelines, survivors are expected to observe the Eid holidays with greater calm and dignity while awaiting safer permanent housing in the future.