ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Low income housing

Imagine that you are playing with your toy house and your mom and dad tell you that there are some people who can't afford a place to live like your toy house. They need help finding a safe and comfortable place to live. That's where low income housing comes in.

Low income housing is special kind of housing that is made just for people who don't have a lot of money. It is different from other types of housing because the rent (which is like paying for living in a place) is much cheaper than other places to live. This is so that people who don't have a lot of money can still have a roof over their heads.

Low income housing is also often called affordable housing. It's important because everyone deserves to have a safe and comfortable place to live, no matter how much money they make. Without low income housing, some people might not be able to find a place to live at all.

There are many different kinds of low income housing. Some buildings have apartments that people can rent, while others are houses that single families can live in. Low income housing can be found in cities and towns all across the country.

But just because the rent is cheaper doesn't mean that low income housing is not as nice as other places to live. In fact, many low income housing buildings are well-maintained and have things like a playground for kids to play in, a community garden, or even a pool!

Low income housing is a way for people to have a home that they can afford. It's a way for families to stay together and for people to have a place to call their own. Everyone deserves a place to live, and low income housing helps make that possible for more people.