Jayapura – The Central Government has designated the Papua region as a priority for the home renovation program in the 2026 fiscal year. This move is part of a national strategy to accelerate equitable development and improve living standards for communities in Indonesia’s easternmost region.
The government has allocated a budget of approximately IDR 8 trillion to support the accelerated development and rehabilitation of substandard housing across Indonesia. Papua is a priority area for the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS) program, with 23,000 housing units slated for renovation.
According to Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian, the home renovation program is a mandate from President Prabowo Subianto, implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas with budget support from both the State Budget (APBN) and non-APBN funding sources.
“The number of homes to be renovated across all regions of Indonesia will increase significantly, rising from approximately 45,000 units in 2025 to around 400,000 units in 2026,” he stated in Jayapura. In Papua, Tito noted that 23,000 housing units spread across the region’s six provinces are set to receive renovation assistance.
This figure represents a substantial increase compared to the previous allocation of only 1,600 units. This policy aligns with the government’s move to increase the budget allocation for the home renovation program to enhance public welfare. Tito Karnavian explained that, on a national level, the program’s target has surged from the initial 45,000 units to 400,000 units for the year.
The home rehabilitation work will commence simultaneously on June 24, 2026, and is targeted for completion by August 2026. The home renovation projects in Papua are being carried out through the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS) program.
Jayapura Mayor Abisai Rollo announced that Jayapura City has received an allocation of 499 units for the home renovation program from the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas.
He noted that Mosso Village was selected as the site for the symbolic launch due to its location in a border area, while the renovation work itself will proceed in various other parts of Jayapura City and across the Papua region.
“In Mosso Village, 36 housing units are slated for renovation. We also personally witnessed the open tender process for building material suppliers, ensuring that the provider offering the best price is selected to handle material procurement,” he said.
Beyond the number of units, the government is committed to ensuring this assistance reaches hard-to-access areas, such as remote and isolated regions. The goal is for the benefits of development to be felt equitably across all segments of society, rather than being limited to urban areas.
