housing instability
nounUK /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
US /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
When a person or family does not have a safe, steady place to live.
The school helps children who are facing housing instability by giving them extra support.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The condition of moving frequently between temporary homes.
Frequent moves caused by housing instability made it hard for him to stay in one school.
3. A situation where a household is at risk of losing its home.
After the rent increase, the family experienced housing instability and worried about eviction.
4. Lacking a permanent, adequate dwelling that meets basic needs.
Housing instability can include living in a motel, a car, or with friends temporarily.