Census Analytical Report - Uganda Bureau of Statistics

The 2002 Population and Housing Census Analytical ReportHousing DefinitionsBuilding - An independent, enclosed and permanent structure covered by a roof and enclosed withexternal walls.Housing Unit – That building intended for habitation by a single household. This is irrespective of howmany households actually live in it.Dwelling - A structure or portion thereof used exclusively for human habitation.Dwelling Unit – That building that is actually occupied by a single household. This is irrespective ofthe size of the household, building size or intended use.Detached Housing Unit - A stand alone independent residential unit intended for thehabitation of a single household.Flat - An independent residential unit, within a multi-storeyed structure, joined by a common wall andfloor/roof and sharing certain facilities such as staircase with other similar units within the structural block.Permanent Dwelling Units – Dwelling units built with durable materials (wall, floor and roof) that canmaintain their stability for at least 15 yearsSemi Permanent Dwelling Units – Dwelling units built with a combination of durable materials, andrequire regular maintenance.Semi-detached house - One of a pair of single-family houses joined by a common wall and forming astructural unit.Overcrowding - Occupancy of dwelling units by more persons than they were designed to accommodate to adegree that endangers health, safety and welfare of the occupants. An average size habitable room is regarded asovercrowded if occupied by more than 2 persons.Sharing Ratio – Is a measure of the occupancy density (in terms of households per housing unit) or level ofovercrowding of the existing housing units.Tenement - A low-rent dwelling unit, located in a slum of informal settlement, often ageing and insubstandard condition, poorly maintained and overcrowded; it is commonly referred to as “Muzigo”.Tenant - An occupant of a dwelling unit with the owner’s assent, who pays rent to the owner ofthe unit in return for the right to occupy the dwelling unit.Temporary Dwelling Units – Dwelling units built with non-durable wall floor and roof materials that canmaintain stability for more than 3 years. They require regular replacement. All housing units thatched withuntreated natural fibres are classified as temporary irrespective of wall and floor materials.171