Subsidized Housing Analysis

When one thinks of a place to call “home,” they often consider the usual options: houses, apartments, and trailers. Very rarely does the mind come up with any other alternatives. However, there is another form of housing that people may not have heard of called “subsidized housing.” This form of housing is government funded for people who cannot afford a place to live even with their source of income. People are eligible for this living situation only if they find themselves spending more than 30% of their monthly salary just on rent alone (US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 2015).
There are several types of living styles associated with this kind of housing including one bedroom apartments, single rooms, or a townhouse setup. They are generally small, with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. One building can have as many as 90 units with people living in them (US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 2001). Most wouldn’t find this living situation ideal because of the amount of people in the building as well as the size of the house provided. Some …show more content…
A solution stated in the article was that smokers put towels under their doors for the time being (Freilich, 2015, par. 18). I don’t see why this cannot be the solution in the first place! Although I myself would never allow smoking in my home, I don’t think it should be anyone’s decision other than those who are living in that space. All in all, the concept of drinking and smoking in subsidized housing can be a messy argument as there are many well thought out points from both sides. However, I believe my stance is solid. I feel that few people would truly hold an argument on the other side if they were to find themselves in such a living situation. After all, every one of us deserves to do as we please under our own