Acceptable Housing and Core Housing Need
November 28th, 2008
The term acceptable housing refers to housing that is adequate in condition, suitable in size, and affordable.
■ Adequate dwellings are those reported by their residents as not requiring any major repairs.
■ Suitable dwellings have enough bedrooms for the size and make-up of resident households, according to National Occupancy Standard (NOS) requirements. Enough bedrooms based on NOS requir ...