council housing

noun

Housing provided (and usually built) by the local authority (a county council or a town council) at a low rent, typically intended for those on low incomes.

“Living in council housing made life more affordable for her family.”

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Meanings

nouncouncil housing (uncountable)
  1. IrelandUKuncountableHousing provided (and usually built) by the local authority (a county council or a town council) at a low rent, typically intended for those on low incomes.

    Living in council housing made life more affordable for her family.

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