Housing projects refer to publicly subsidized residential buildings provided by the government for low-income families.
Housing projects are like safety nets in a circus. Just as the safety net catches acrobats if they fall, housing projects provide shelter for those who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
Public Housing: This is a form of housing tenure where the property is owned by a government authority, which may be central or local.
Section 8: This refers to a government program that provides rental assistance to low-income families through vouchers.
Affordable Housing: This term refers to housing units that are affordable by that section of society whose income is below the median household income.
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