This study investigated satisfaction with public housing amongst women in
urban areas of Ogun State Southwest Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of residents in
nine housing estates constructed by the Government of Ogun State between 2003 and
2010 was conducted using structured questionnaire as data collection instrument. Data
were analyzed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. It was observed that
most women living in public housing sampled in the study area were low and middleincome earners and not satisfied with their present housing conditions. Although they
were most satisfied with housing unit features, the main source of dissatisfaction was
poor access to basic services and social infrastructure in the housing estates. The
management aspects of the housing schemes, size and security of the dwelling units
were the main factors that determined respondents’ satisfaction with their housing
environment. These findings suggest that the design and construction of housing units
to specified standards does not ensure housing satisfaction, rather the management
aspect of public housing which includes the location of the estates and provision of
basic services and infrastructure are also important in enhancing housing satisfaction
among low and middle-income urban women. Therefore, there is a need for improved
knowledge of the specific housing needs of women among policy makers and housing
developers as well as the involvement of women at all stages of public housing
provision in Nigeria.