West Java Expands Housing Permit Moratorium to Entire Province

Comprehensive Policy Expansion

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has issued a significant policy expansion through Gubernatorial Decree No. 180/HUB.03.08.02/DISPERKIM dated December 13, 2025, extending the moratorium on new housing permits to cover all 27 regencies and cities across the province. This decision builds upon the previous moratorium that was limited to the Bandung Raya region.

Key Policy Elements

1. Immediate Halt on New Permits: The decree mandates an immediate stop to issuing new housing permits
2. Conditional Resumption: Permits will remain suspended until: a. Local governments complete comprehensive disaster risk assessments b. Municipalities adjust their spatial planning (RTRW) accordingly
3. Environmental Safeguards: The policy emphasizes stricter environmental protection measures
4. Technical Compliance: All construction must adhere to approved Building Approval (PBG) documents

Rationale Behind the Policy

The governor's decision is driven by the increasing threat of hydro-meteorological disasters such as flash floods and landslides, which are no longer confined to the Bandung Raya region but now pose a risk across West Java. The policy aims to mitigate these risks through comprehensive risk assessments and spatial planning adjustments.

Implementation and Oversight

• Local governments are required to conduct thorough reviews of development projects in hazard-prone areas
• Stricter supervision of construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans
• Mandatory environmental restoration for all development projects
• Developers must implement and maintain protective green spaces in housing developments

Evolution of the Policy

The initial moratorium, introduced for the Bandung Raya region through Decree No. 177/PUR.06.02.03/DISPERKIM, has now been expanded to cover the entire province. This broader application reflects the growing concern over environmental disasters and the need for proactive measures across West Java.