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informal housing

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl ˈhaʊzɪŋ]
nounpl: informal housing (uncountable)
habitação informal
1. Housing that is built without legal authorization, proper permits, or adherence to building codes and zoning regulations, typically found in low-income areas
Informal housing in the suburbs has grown significantly due to the lack of affordable housing options.
A habitação informal nos subúrbios cresceu significativamente devido à falta de opções de moradia acessível.
2. Residential structures constructed outside the formal real estate market, often characterized by poor conditions and lack of basic services
Many developing countries struggle with informal housing settlements.
Muitos países em desenvolvimento lutam com assentamentos de habitação informal.
NYC Slang
projects; tenement housing
Synonyms
slum housingsquatter housingunplanned housingunauthorized housingsubstandard housing
Antonyms
formal housingregulated housingauthorized housingplanned housing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação informal
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
moradia de favela
Often references favelas specifically
São Paulo
habitação precária
Emphasizes the precarious conditions
Portugal
habitação informal
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the wrong side of the tracks
shantytownism
housing crisis
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