housing for low-income

[ˈhaʊzɪŋ fər ˌloʊ ˈɪnkəm]

noun

moradia para baixa renda

1. Residential accommodations designed for and affordable to individuals or families with limited financial resources

The government invested in housing for low-income families in the urban area.

O governo investiu em moradia para baixa renda nas áreas urbanas.

2. Social or subsidized housing programs aimed at reducing homelessness and housing insecurity

Housing for low-income residents is a critical social policy issue.

A moradia para baixa renda é uma questão crítica de política social.

NYC Slang

affordable units, Section 8 housing

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

moradia para baixa renda

Standard term used in government and social programs

Brazil

habitação social

Common in official documentation and urban planning contexts

Brazil

casa popular

Informal term frequently used in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

Portugal

habitação de renda limitada

More formal and less commonly used in daily speech

affordable housing crisis

housing shortage for low-income families

crise de habitação acessível

escassez de moradia para baixa renda

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