Which housing is considered target housing?

Which housing is considered target housing?

• A. All housing built before 1978 except those built for the elderly & disability or studios.
• B. All housing built before 1978 except those built for the elderly and disabled or studios.
• C. Housing built after 1980
• D. All housing built after 1978

Answer: (A)

Target housing is housing built before 1978, since lead-based paint was commonly used prior to that year. However, two types are not considered target housing: units designed for occupancy by elderly people or by individuals with disabilities, and studio apartments (one-room units). The option that says all housing built before 1978 except those built for the elderly and disabled or studios reflects this definition, making it the best answer. Housing built after 1978 wouldn't be target housing because lead paint was no longer used.

Target housing is housing built before 1978, since lead-based paint was commonly used prior to that year. However, two types are not considered target housing: units designed for occupancy by elderly people or by individuals with disabilities, and studio apartments (one-room units). The option that says all housing built before 1978 except those built for the elderly and disabled or studios reflects this definition, making it the best answer. Housing built after 1978 wouldn't be target housing because lead paint was no longer used.