Assessment of Factors Influencing Housing Quality in the Coastal Community

Abstract

This paper aimed at examining the factors influencing coastal housing quality in Ondo state, Nigeria. The main objective of this study is to identify those factors that affect the coastal housing quality and to evaluate the significance of those factors on housing quality in the study area. 169 settlements were sampled from study area and the research was conducted through questionnaire survey. The data collected was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v22). The research uncovered that the main factors influencing housing quality in the study area are physical dwelling condition and infrastructure. And the research revealed that there is a significant relationship between these factors and housing quality in the coastal area of Ondo state.

Keywords: Housing quality; Coastal Settlements; Ilaje L.G.A