Housing and quality of life

Abstract

The paper deals with indicators for assessment of quality of life in housing sector. The quality of life is being assessed by applying various dimensions, various indicators. Housing is a fundamental component of quality of life. Without appropriate shelter, people cannot meet their basic needs and participate adequately in society. Housing issues can have flow-on effects for health, education and community wellbeing. The changing demand for housing and supply constraints can put pressure on an urban area’s natural and social environment and affect a city’s ability to provide suitable infrastructure and services. The system of housing indicators was developed. The trends of housing indicators in Lithuania were compared with EU-27 average. The housing indicators reflecting the quality of life can be assessed by applying quality of housing, quality of housing environment and housing cost burdens indicators.