1 buildings that people live in, or the providing of places for people to live: --
affordable/expensive housing
2 buildings for people to live in, used especially when talking about their price or condition: --
affordable/cheap/low-cost housing Lack of access to affordable housing is a problem for young people in the area.
rented/private housing 55% of respondents live in rented housing and 30% are owner-occupiers.
provide/build housing There was a need to provide housing for workers in the new industries.