IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNINHABITABLE HOUSE REHABILITATION PROGRAM POLICY IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY WELFARE (STUDY IN SOUTH SUMATRA PROVINCE, 2021–2024)

Abstract

The Uninhabitable House Rehabilitation Program (RTLH) is one of the government policies aimed at improving the quality of life and welfare of low-income communities through the provision of adequate and healthy housing. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the RTLH Program policy in South Sumatra Province for the period 2021–2024, focusing on the effectiveness of implementation, the level of community participation, and its impact on improving the welfare of beneficiaries. The research approach used was descriptive qualitative, with 120 informants consisting of RTLH beneficiaries, village officials, implementing officials, field assistants, and community leaders at the district level. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the implementation of the RTLH Program in South Sumatra is quite effective, although there are still obstacles in terms of transparency of beneficiary data and delays in fund disbursement. Community participation in the implementation stage was considered high and contributed to the sustainability of the program's results. In general, the RTLH Program has proven to play an important role in improving social welfare, environmental health, and the community's sense of ownership of decent housing. This study is expected to serve as evaluation material for local governments in improving the governance and effectiveness of similar programs in the future.