Formal and Informal Housing

What type of housing is shown here?

• Public housing

• Private housing

• Formal housing

• Informal housing

Which of the following are examples of formal housing?

• Condominium

• HDB

• Slum

• Temporary relief shelter

Who builds informal housing?

• Government

• Private developers

• Individuals

Formal housing is built using metal (zinc) sheets, wood, and scrap materials.

• True

• False

People who live in informal housing are considered illegal residents of the area.

• True

• False

People who live in formal housing can be forced to leave anytime.

• True

• False

Forcefully making someone leave their homes is also known as ________.

Electricity, water and sanitation are examples of basic ________.

Which of the following are characteristics of formal housing?

• Built with high-quality materials

• Built by government and private developers

• People have legal right to stay there

• Lack of access to basic services

Which of the following are characteristics of informal housing?

• Self-built by individuals

• High quality building materials

• Do not have legal right to stay there

• Have access to basic services