Welfare housing refers to affordable housing that is provided to low-income individuals or families who are unable to afford adequate housing. There are several synonyms for welfare housing, including public housing, subsidized housing, social housing, and affordable housing. Public housing is government-funded housing that is provided to individuals or families who meet certain income requirements. Subsidized housing refers to housing that is partially paid for by the government or private organizations, while social housing is a term often used in Europe to describe affordable housing provided by the government or nonprofit organizations. Affordable housing is another term that is commonly used to refer to housing that is affordable to low-income households.