Jurnal Kebijakan Publik
Vol 17, No 3 (2026)

The Capacity of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency in Improving the Quality of Rental Apartment (Rusunawa) Management

Salsabila Nurashila Farial (Faculty of Social Sciences Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi)
Dine Meigawati (Faculty of Social Sciences Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi)
Andi Mulyadi (Faculty of Social Sciences Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

The management of Simple Rental Flats (*Rusunawa*), as a form of public service, continues to face challenges in maintaining the sustainability of their residential function—particularly regarding facility maintenance, oversight, and repair. Issues such as suboptimal infrastructure maintenance, the lack of periodic facility inspections, and limited maintenance budgets highlight challenges regarding the institutional capacity of the *Rusunawa* management agency. This study aims to analyze the capacity of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency in improving the quality of *Rusunawa* management in Sukabumi City. A descriptive method with a qualitative approach was employed, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis utilized Horton et al.’s (2003) organizational capacity theory, which comprises five dimensions: human resources, infrastructure, strategic leadership, management programs and processes, and networks and relationships. The findings indicate that the Agency's capacity for *Rusunawa* management is supported by its organizational ability to coordinate, monitor, and address facility-related issues. However, constraints remain, including limited resources, a suboptimal preventive maintenance system, and a need to strengthen management processes for facility upkeep. This study underscores that improving the quality of *Rusunawa* management depends not only on the physical condition of the buildings but also on the management agency's capacity to manage resources and sustainably deliver public housing services.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JKP

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Kebijakan Publik contains articles and scientific papers in the form of research and non-research results, both in government institutions or in the community. This journal focuses on the theoretical and practical study of public policy starting from the formulation, implementation, and ...