Challenges of Housing Affordability in Ogbomoso: Implication of Migration

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the challenges of housing affordability among the low-income households in Ogbomoso. The challenges of housing affordability was attributed to the uncontrolled migration of people from different part of the nation. This was associated with increase in housing demand, land prices and poverty. The methodology employed basically revolved around the administration of questionnaires among 400 respondents accompanied by qualitative approach. Hypothesizing the monthly income as an indication of housing affordability, data was collected on monthly income and house rents. Correlation was drawn to further ascertain the significant relationship between monthly income and house rents. The findings revealed that, there is significant relationship between income and house rents. The conclusion made in this paper through qualitative judgement indicated that housing affordability among the low income households in Ogbomoso is far beyond their financial capability being assessed by deficient and indecent housing standard. The authors suggested the decentralisation of LAUTECH departments and faculties within the state, review of existing 1978 land use decree to address the existing land tenure problems, developing low-cost housing for government workers within the city and encouraging private sector in making provision for decent and affordable housing as workable strategies to address the challenges of housing affordability.