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  2. Public Housing | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

    www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph

    What is Public Housing? Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.

  3. Public housing - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_housing

    Public housing is a form of housing tenure in which the property is usually owned by a government authority, either central or local. Although the common goal of public housing is to provide affordable housing, the details, terminology, definitions of poverty, and other criteria for allocation vary within different contexts

  4. HUD's Public Housing Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of ...

    www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance/phprog

    WHAT IS PUBLIC HOUSING? Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.

  5. Public housing - USAGov

    www.usa.gov/public-housing

    Public housing provides affordable rental homes to people with a low income, seniors, and people with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from single-family houses to high-rise apartments.

  6. Public Housing - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts -...

    library.fiveable.me/key-terms/social-problems-public-policy/public-housing

    Public housing refers to government-subsidized housing designed to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals and families. This type of housing is typically owned and managed by local or state authorities, aiming to alleviate homelessness and housing instability by offering residents a safe and affordable place to live.

  7. Public housing, form of government-subsidized housing. Public housing often provides homes to people who earn significantly less than the average national income, though some countries do not set income ceilings.

  8. Public Housing Fact Sheet - Urban Institute

    www.urban.org/.../the_future_of_public_housing_public_housing_fact_sheet_1.pdf

    Public housing units are owned and managed by local public housing authorities (PHAs), which rent them to low-income residents. The public housing stock faces serious challenges. This fact sheet provides information about the nation’s public housing and the people it serves. Overview of the Nation’s Public Housing Stock.

  9. Policy Basics: Public Housing - Center on Budget and Policy...

    www.cbpp.org/research/policy-basics-introduction-to-public-housing

    Public housing helps families afford housing and avoid homelessness or other kinds of housing instability. Some developments provide access to neighborhoods with well-resourced schools and more job opportunities, where it might otherwise be difficult for low-income families to rent homes.

  10. Public housing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public housing

    The meaning of PUBLIC HOUSING is low-rent housing owned, sponsored, or administered by a government.

  11. Low Income Housing: A Complete Guide To Public Housing

    affordablehousinghub.org/affordable-housing/public-housing-guide

    Public housing is a critical aspect of the United States housing system. It provides affordable housing options to low-income individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to secure safe and decent housing. Learn how to secure housing here.