subsidized rent

Government-backed lease payments

Subsidized rent is housing cost reduced through government programs or other assistance, making it affordable for lower-income tenants.

The subsidy covers part of the market rate, with tenants typically paying a percentage of their income: They qualified for subsidized rent in a public housing complex.

The arrangement may also be called subsidized housing.

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