housing stock

noun

: the total number of houses and apartments in an area

There was a decrease in available housing stock last year.

Examples of housing stock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hotel companies and the unions representing hotel workers oppose expanding the short-term rental market out of existing housing stock. — Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

South Land Park’s housing stock includes many mid-century homes — a style that has drawn sustained interest from buyers who want clean lines, indoor-outdoor flow and design details that feel intentional. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The unparalleled natural beauty and the allure of an active lifestyle draw many second-home buyers and drive the conversion of permanent housing stock to short-term rentals. — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Yet Zhu also privatized the housing stock, instantly creating an urban middle class. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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