Definition

Noun: - A public official responsible for overseeing public housing: A "housing commissioner" is a government-appointed or elected commissioner whose specific portfolio or area of authority is the administration, policy, and management of public housing within a jurisdiction.

Usage

• The term is a compound noun formed from "housing" and "commissioner." It functions as a formal title for a specific public office.
• It is typically capitalized when used as a formal title preceding a person's name (e.g., Housing Commissioner Smith).
• It refers to the position or the individual holding that position.

Examples

• The housing commissioner announced new funding for apartment renovations.
• Housing Commissioner Alvarez will hold a town hall meeting next week.
• Residents met with the housing commissioner to discuss their concerns about maintenance delays.

Advanced Usage

• The role and power of a housing commissioner can vary significantly between different cities, states, or countries, depending on the local government structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Commissioner: (noun) A person appointed to a commission (an official group) or a member of a government department in charge of a specific area.
• Public housing: (noun) Housing owned and managed by a government authority, provided at subsidized rates to low-income residents.

Synonyms

• Public housing director
• Housing authority commissioner

Related Phrases

• Commissioner of housing: An alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
• To be appointed housing commissioner: The phrase describing the action of being placed into the office.

Noun

1. a commissioner in charge of public housing