housingdepartment
nounUK /ˈhaʊzɪŋ dɪˌpɑːtmənt/
US /ˈhaʊzɪŋ dɪˌpɑːrtmənt/
A group of people who help make sure everyone has a safe place to live.
The housing department fixed the broken heater in our apartment.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a company that deals with homes for its workers.
The company's housing department found a flat for the new manager.
3. A government office that helps people find or keep homes.
She called the housing department for help with her rent.
4. The section of a university that manages student rooms.
The housing department assigned me a room in the north dorm.