West Java Provincial Government Accelerates House Renovation and 3 Million Homes Programme

The Provincial Government of West Java is facing a major challenge in the public housing sector. According to the latest data, as many as 6 million housing units in West Java are currently in an uninhabitable condition. Responding to this urgency, the central government, through the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas, has increased the budget allocation for the home renovation programme in the region.

This year, the home renovation budget for West Java has seen a significant increase, from more than Rp880 billion to over Rp960 billion. The funds are being distributed to 27 regencies and cities across West Java to accelerate the improvement of people’s housing.

West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman stated that the additional budget provides an opportunity for the province to repair more housing units. “This year, we have the opportunity to carry out more home repairs. From an initial 44,300 to 48,000 housing units. We must make the most of this; within the next five months, it must be fully absorbed,” Herman said during a socialisation event on the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas regulation on home renovation in Bandung at the end of last week.

To date, absorption of funds from the initial ceiling of Rp880 billion has only reached 58.53%. With the additional budget and the remaining time available, the West Java Provincial Government, together with regency and city governments, is committed to accelerating absorption to reach 100% within the next five months.

The programme is being implemented through the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance scheme. Herman emphasised that the funds provided by the government must be felt immediately by the people. However, he also offered a critical note regarding accountability.

In addition to focusing on home renovation, the West Java Provincial Government is also committed to overseeing the 3 Million Houses National Strategic Programme. Herman stressed that this programme must not merely pursue numerical targets or the quantity of construction, but must deliver real welfare for beneficiaries.

“The realisation of the 3 Million Houses Programme is determined by the integrity of all parties involved. Every stage must be carried out professionally, transparently, and in favour of the community,” Herman asserted. He also reminded all parties not to harbour ill intentions in managing this public welfare programme.