Jakarta – The government continues to expand the provision of housing for low-income families (MBR) by accelerating the subsidized housing program. This effort is a strategic step in addressing the need for decent housing while simultaneously reducing the still-high national housing backlog. The provision of subsidized housing is projected to improve the quality of life for low-income families by ensuring safe, healthy, and affordable housing.
The Minister of Housing and Settlement, Maruarar Sirait (Ara), emphasized that the government is focused on ensuring the construction and distribution of subsidized housing units are on target. He stated that accelerating housing access for low-income families is a top priority.
“We want to ensure that every low-income family has the opportunity to own a decent home with truly affordable financing schemes,” he said.
He added that improving construction quality and environmental planning are crucial parts of the public housing policy.
“Technical standards for subsidized housing have been tightened to ensure residents feel safe, comfortable, and protected,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, BP Tapera Commissioner Heru Pudyo Nugroho explained that the expansion of housing financing for low-income families (MBR) continues through the Housing Financing Liquidity Facility (FLPP) scheme. This scheme is designed to provide low installments with fixed interest rates, enabling families to shift their rental expenses into housing investments.
“We have prepared the FLPP scheme to make subsidized housing installments more affordable than the rental fees that currently burden low-income families,” he explained.
Heru Pudyo Nugroho also ensured that BP Tapera continues to strengthen collaboration with banks and developers to accelerate unit distribution.
“We are expanding our partnership network so that the entire financing and contracting process can be expedited for those who meet the criteria,” he said.
With these steps, the government hopes the subsidized housing program will drive equitable prosperity and provide a foundation for stable low-income families. Providing adequate housing is the state’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to live a safe and dignified life.
