Nature and Characteristics of Housing Condition in Post Covid-19 Era in Dogon-Karfe, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the nature and characteristics of housing condition in post covid-19 era in Dogon-Karfe, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State. Data were collected through questionnaire administration in residential areas of Dogon-Karfe. Findings revealed that the nature and characteristics of housing conditions in Dogon Karfe are poor due to the incapability of the residents to sustain housing as a result of low income to maintain good housing after pandemic, lockdowns and economic depressions. Apart from multifamily houses and compound buildings found in the study area, bungalow types take the highest percentage. Also, there is poor overall maintenance of buildings and improper electrical wiring common to most houses due to low-income earning and negligent attitudes of the residents in the study area. Based on the findings, it is obvious that there is a fall in economic transactions, which precipitates loss in firm’s revenue; thereby leading to poor maintenance of building/housing environment. Recommendations were made to help the inhabitants, policy makers and academia for adequate housing maintenance be sustained which could also improve economic, social and health status of the inhabitants and housing conditions of the study area.