Rental housing owned and managed by the government, non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the two, with the aim of providing affordable housing, often focusing on disadvantaged groups such as low-income earners, social-security recipients, the elderly and people with disabilities.

present participle of house

(uncountable) The activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone. / (uncountable) Residences, collectively. / (countable) A mechanical component's container or covering.

plural of housing

(US) tract houses generally

plural of bell housing

(UK, Ireland) Housing built and operated by local town councils.

plural of housing estate

A group of often architecturally similar buildings constructed at the same time. Primarily for residential accommodation, estates may also include commercial facilities.

Rental accommodation subsidised by public funds and provided for disadvantaged groups such as low-income earners, social-security recipients, the elderly and people with disabilities.