Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit Renovates Resident's Home in West Jakarta, Funded by Members' Contributions
The Jakarta Provincial Government, through its Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), has launched a home renovation programme for disadvantaged residents. The inaugural project targets a single house occupied by three families in the Kapuk area of Cengkareng, West Jakarta.
Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno said the programme represents a form of social concern by government officers towards residents living in substandard housing. He expressed appreciation for the initiative taken by Satpol PP DKI Jakarta personnel, who started the programme through internal member contributions.
“Honestly, I am quite moved. This is a programme of compassion from our colleagues at Satpol PP. Hopefully other agencies will follow suit. This is a form of gotong royong [mutual cooperation] — not just from local government, but also from the community,” Rano said at the groundbreaking ceremony in Kapuk, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, on Wednesday (18 February 2026).
Rano emphasised that the home renovation programme requires the land to be privately owned, meaning not all houses can be renovated under the scheme.
“It is not easy to renovate someone’s home either. The requirement for home renovation means the land must be owned by the occupant. If it is not their land, we cannot renovate it,” he said.
Rano added that the renovation is targeted for completion within approximately two months. During the works, the occupants will be housed in rented accommodation near their original home.
The house being renovated sits on a plot of approximately 33 square metres and is home to three families totalling eight people, two of whom are persons with disabilities. The building has been assessed as unfit for habitation.
The structure will be completely renovated into a two-storey building. However, the design has been specifically requested to be disability-friendly, including modifications to the staircase to make it more gradual and safe to use.
“If it is two storeys, that means there will be stairs. Because there are residents with disabilities, the staircase must be modified. That has to be a consideration,” he said.
Rano expressed hope that similar movements would be taken up by other regional agencies as a form of social concern for low-income residents, whilst also driving improvements in housing quality across Jakarta.
“The main problem in Jakarta is housing. The area is limited, but the population is large. That is why we are also promoting vertical housing such as flats to improve quality of life,” he said.
Head of Satpol PP DKI Jakarta, Satriadi Gunawan, stated that the home renovation programme would be carried out on a rotating monthly basis across Jakarta’s five administrative city districts. The form of assistance may vary, depending on the conditions and needs of residents.
Funding for the inaugural programme came from contributions by Satpol PP members and regional Satpol PP associations. The funds collected reportedly approached Rp 70 million. In addition to home renovations, other social activities are also being carried out, including community clean-up drives and assistance for places of worship.
“Next, it might be in West Jakarta, South Jakarta, North Jakarta, Central Jakarta, or East Jakarta — every month we will try to rotate. We will assess where communities most need assistance regarding substandard housing,” he added.