Purpose: This study aims to analyze the factors hindering the development of habitable housing in Nduga Regency through geographical, infrastructural, socio-political, economic, and cultural perspectives.

Research methodology: This research applies a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Informants include local residents, government officials, and traditional leaders.

Results: The study reveals that challenging geographical conditions, lack of infrastructure, socio-political instability, weak economic capacity, and strong adherence to traditional housing norms are the main barriers to proper housing development. These factors interact to deepen disparities in access to adequate shelter.

Limitations: The study is context-specific to Nduga Regency and its findings may not be directly generalizable to other regions without further research.

Contributions: This research provides valuable insights for local government, NGOs, and housing developers in crafting adaptive and context-based housing policies. This research contributes both theoretically and practically by introducing a multidimensional framework to analyze housing development barriers in remote and conflict-prone areas.