An Examination of Housing Affordability in Bauchi Metropolis

Abstract

This paper examines the concept of housing affordability in Yelwa, Bauchi metropolis. 200 questionnaires were administered to the people that reside in the study area. The study found that there is a significant relationship between household income and the amount of money paid for rent. The study further revealed that 74 % of the household spends more than 30 % of their household income on accommodation while 26 % spends less than 30 % of their household income on housing. This percentage is above the universally acceptable standard .This shows that housing is not affordable in the study area .