The Shiro Corporation , Jakarta - PT Ciputra CTRA (Development Tbk) has not decided to enter the market yet. affordable house The size is 18 square meters. The company still needs to conduct market research for the affordable housing initiative proposed by the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas.
Director of PT Ciputra Development Tbk MI Meeko Handoyo Lukmantara said affordable house A size of 18 square meters is good in theory. The government means to provide minimalistic housing but not far from the workplace. "Whether you want to join or not, go back to studying the market and how it perceives this," he said during a public presentation at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The government plans to develop 18 square meter housing in urban areas. Meiko said that the plan to provide this minimalist housing should be established in urban areas or Jabodetabek. On one hand, there is affordable housing, and on the other hand, consumers are also close to their workplaces. "It helps the public have a home in the city, but can enjoy subsidized KPR," he said.
CTRA Director Budiarsa Sastrawinata also said that the idea of providing minimalist housing deserves appreciation. From this minimalist housing, he said, the community can have additional options. On the other hand, developers can adapt to purchasing power and land availability. "If arranged well, even small spaces can be suitable for living," he said.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has proposed changes to the minimum building area limits. affordable house , from 21 square meters to 18 square meters. This reduction in area aims to help lower the price of homes. That is why small houses are focused on urban areas. "If it's in a village, the land is still cheap," said Housing and Settlement Area Minister Maruarar Sirait alias Ara when interviewed after the International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) 2025 event at the Jakarta International Convention Center, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
According to Ara, the minimum size change has not yet been decided. The politician from the Gerindra Party claims that they will still listen to input and criticism from the public. However, he did not disclose the implementation plan for the policy.
I also claimed that I would be the first to discuss this matter with the Head of the Housing Task Force Hashim Djojohadikusumo. "I have asked for time, we will meet later," he said. However, Ara did not specify when this meeting would take place.
Here is the English translation of the provided text: affordable house designed to be at least 18 square meters and a maximum of 36 square meters. As for the building area, it is a minimum of 25 square meters and a maximum of 200 square meters.
Meanwhile, in Ministerial Decree of Public Works and Housing Number 689/KPTS/M/2023, the minimum building area for subsidized housing is 21 square meters and the maximum is 36 square meters. Then, the minimum land area is 60 square meters and the maximum is 200 square meters.
Ara said that the idea of reducing the size of subsidized houses came after discussions with consumers and developers. According to him, this new concept will address the high demand for housing in urban areas. Meanwhile, subsidized houses are generally not available in cities due to expensive land prices.
In Jakarta there is no (subsidized housing), in Bandung there is none, in Surabaya there is none. The land is expensive," Ara said. "Of course we think about reducing the size of the land, making a nice design, not shabby, and attractive.
In terms of quality, according to Ara, it is not determined by the size of the land or building but depends on the development. Therefore, he claims to be tough on developers. affordable house "Thus, we should not be defeated by the problems," he said.
Riri Rahayu contributed to the writing of this article.
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