ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING QYUALITY IN FUDAWA NEIGHBORHOOD OF JOS, PLATEAU STATE, OF NIGERIA.

This study examine the housing conditions in Fudawa neighborhood in Jos North Local Government Area of plateau State, with the main objective of determining the income levels of inhabitants and the present condition of houses in the area. The major data source was the questionnaire systematically administered to 109 respondents. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings showed that there is no significant difference in the housing conditions within and between areas in Fudawa neighborhood. The study area is an unplanned settlement dominated by low income earners. It also revealed that the general housing condition is poor and facilities such as toilet, kitchen and bathroom are grossly inadequate and in some cases absent. It is therefore recommended that in order to enhance good housing conditions, Government should ensure that land is properly planned before it is developed and there should be a conducive environment for private sector participation in housing development.