housinguse

noun
UK /ˈhaʊzɪŋ juːs/
US /ˈhaʊzɪŋ juːs/

Housing use means using a building as a place where people live.

The city changed the rules for housing use on that street.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of using something as shelter or accommodation.

The old school was approved for housing use after renovation.

3. In planning law, the official purpose of a building as a home.

The permit lists housing use as the allowed purpose.

4. The share of a building used for people to live in.

Only half of the building is in housing use.