public housing

American  

noun

1. housing owned or operated by a government and usually offered at low rent to people with low incomes.

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Etymology

Origin of public housing

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Rae Huang, a 43-year-old community organizer and democratic socialist, is waging a long-shot campaign for L.A. mayor, focusing on free buses, public housing and police abuse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Throughout his career, Edwards remained committed to public art, creating sculptures for universities, public housing projects and museums around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He wants to increase the number of bike lanes, parks and green walking paths, as well as improve public housing in a capital of 2 million people where rent is often prohibitive.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

By 1957, even Bauer, arguably more influential in promoting public housing, had changed her mind, labeling it “dreary” and unpopular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

And that’s the difference between a healthy community and public housing.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones