Indonesia's Satgas PRR for Sumatra disasters is accelerating the construction of 36,669 permanent housing units for victims of hydrometeorological disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Construction will start after Idulfitri 1447 H/2026 using two main schemes: in situ and communal relocation. Coordination with local governments is set to begin soon.
The Indonesian government, through the Satgas PRR for Sumatra post-disasters, is prioritizing recovery for communities affected by hydrometeorological disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. A key initiative is building permanent housing (huntap) for residents whose homes were severely damaged, collapsed, or swept away by floods. This will commence after Idulfitri 1447 H/2026, followed by coordination with ready local governments (pemda). Satgas PRR Chair Muhammad Tito Karnavian, also the Interior Minister, said, “We have an agreement after this Lebaran with the Minister of PKP to go down and coordinate with pemda that are ready to build, so they can start immediately.” Involved parties include BNPB, Ministry of Housing and Settlements (PKP), Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs, Polri, private sector, and communities. Construction employs two approaches: in situ rebuilding at or near original safe locations, such as 365 units in Bireuen Regency; and communal relocation to new secure areas for high-risk zones. Overall, plans cover 36,669 units across the three provinces, with 110 completed and 1,359 under construction.