PRR Task Force Reports 2,085 Permanent Houses Completed and Ready for Occupation
The construction of permanent housing (huntap) for communities affected by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra is being continuously accelerated. As of 5 October 2026, 2,085 units have been completed and are ready for occupation, while another 1,862 units are currently under construction.
The government is simultaneously updating requirement data to ensure that the construction of permanent housing reaches all eligible recipients. According to the latest recapitulation, the need for permanent housing construction across the three provinces has reached 57,027 units. This figure continues to grow alongside the verification and updating of data regarding affected communities in the field.
Amran, Spokesperson for the Sumatra Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force (Satgas PRR), stated that the construction of permanent housing is one of the primary tasks in the permanent recovery phase. He disclosed this during a press conference at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Jakarta today.
“We certainly hope to complete this soon, as the construction of these permanent residences remains a massive undertaking. The summary report records 2,085 completed units out of a planned 57,027 units,” Amran said in a written statement on Monday (5/10/2026).
He noted that data updates are being carried out continuously to ensure that newly identified needs are included in the planning. This also aims to ensure that eligible members of the community are not left behind by the housing recovery programme.
“Because this target continues to increase. Therefore, the government continues to accommodate input regarding shortages or additional needs. Data is being continuously collected, and consequently, the number of units to be built has increased,” said Amran.
The acceleration of construction is being achieved through the alignment of every stage, starting from the determination of potential recipients, the provision and preparation of land, to the execution of construction. Site readiness is a crucial factor to ensure that physical work can commence immediately and does not face legal issues in the future.
Several permanent housing locations still require the resolution of land status and function because they are located within forest areas. The government continues to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies so that the administrative process can be finalised in accordance with regulations without hindering the community’s need for housing.
“Some areas are indeed constrained because the land falls within forest areas. These forest areas require designation and land-use conversion. We cannot build in violation of existing regulations,” Amran concluded.