PRR Task Force Head Urges Acceleration of Permanent Housing Construction, Local Governments Speed Up Data Collection
Head of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR) for Sumatra, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, is urging the acceleration of permanent housing (huntap) construction for disaster survivors in Sumatra. Local governments (pemda) are requested to speed up data collection based on by-name-by-address principles.
Tito emphasised that the acceleration of huntap construction heavily depends on the quality and speed of data collection from local governments. Accurate data serves as the primary basis for the central government to execute construction in a targeted manner.
“The key to huntap is data. I respectfully request all regents and mayors to conduct by-name-by-address data collection. Without data, we cannot execute the construction,” Tito stated in his remarks on Monday (30/3/2026).
He added that huntap construction is intended for communities whose homes have suffered severe damage or been lost, thus requiring permanent housing solutions. Therefore, data validation is crucial to ensure aid reaches the right targets.
“The sooner the data is submitted, the sooner we can execute it. BNPB and relevant ministries are ready to build, but the data must be clear and valid from the regions,” Tito said.
Significant Progress in Huntap Construction
Efforts to accelerate huntap construction have received positive responses from local governments and shown significant progress. Of the 52 affected districts/cities, Satgas PRR data as of 30 March 2026 records that 25 districts/cities have completed full data collection for huntap needs, covering construction under in-situ schemes (original locations owned by survivors) or relocation to communal areas.
In Aceh, 11 districts/cities have completed full data collection: Pidie Jaya, Lhokseumawe, Subulussalam (phase 1), Bireuen, Aceh Tengah (phases 1, 2, and 3), Bener Meriah (phase 1), Gayo Lues (phase 1), Aceh Barat (phase 1), Aceh Singkil, Aceh Tenggara, Nagan Raya (phase 1).
In North Sumatra, 7 regions have completed data collection: Tapanuli Utara, Langkat (phase 1), Batu Bara, Humbang Hasundutan, Mandailing Natal, Nias Selatan, and Tapanuli Selatan. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, 7 regions have completed data collection: Lima Puluh Kota, Solok, Pariaman, Pasaman Barat, Pesisir Selatan, Padang Panjang, and Padang Pariaman.
Tito explained that huntap construction has been prepared in two main schemes. First, in-situ construction, which can involve house repair assistance with a stimulus of Rp60 million provided in two phases or huntap in-situ built by BNPB.
The second scheme is the construction of communal housing areas prepared jointly with local governments and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PKP) as well as other state institutions, including non-governmental organisations.
Overall, the huntap construction plan in the three affected provinces totals 38,544 units, with 1,470 units in progress and 181 units completed. In Aceh Province, the most widely affected area, 29,403 units are planned, with 499 units under construction and 104 units completed.
In North Sumatra, out of 5,919 planned units, 524 units are being built and 71 units have been completed. In West Sumatra, out of 3,222 planned units, 447 units are under construction.
Tito highlighted the involvement of non-governmental organisations in huntap construction in Tapanuli Selatan and Tapanuli Utara. In these locations, local governments and the Ministry of PKP are collaborating with Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi to build communal huntap for disaster survivors. Tito, along with Minister of PKP Maruarar Sirait, handed over huntap keys to survivors during visits on Thursday (26/3) and Friday (27/3).