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low-income housing

American  
[loh-in-kuhm hau-zing] / ˌloʊˈɪn kʌm ˈhaʊ zɪŋ /

noun

  1. housing for those on a low income, especially housing which is subsidized in order to lower cost to the tenant.


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The proposal would expand low-income housing tax credits, set aside funds for rental assistance and homelessness, and provide $10 billion in housing subsidies for “middle-income” workers such as teachers, police officers and firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

"Montessori began in the low-income housing of early 20th century Rome," he said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

The Texas agency allocated low-income housing credits using race-neutral criteria such as financial feasibility, community support and proximity to services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

This could reduce its ability to finance more low-income housing and other public works, though elected leaders would likely respond by raising taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

And within months of her starting the job, tragedy struck: Harold Washington abruptly had a heart attack and died at his desk, thirty minutes after holding a press conference about low-income housing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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