Title A Study on the Housing Condition Analysis of Elderly Residents in Public Rental Housing for Aging in Place Support
Authors 조승연(Cho, Seungyeoun) ; 우수진(Woo, Sujin)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.8.101
Page pp.101-108
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Public Rental Housing; Elderly Residents; Housing Conditions; Aging in Place; Service Linkage
Abstract This study examines the housing conditions of elderly residents in public rental housing and explores policy directions to support aging in place in Korea. Using raw data from a national survey of long-term public rental housing, it analyzes 2,211 households that included at least one resident aged 65 or older. The study compares differences by age group, region, and housing type in terms of residential satisfaction, safety accident experience, intention to move, and welfare service needs. The findings show that late-old residents reported higher residential satisfaction and lower intention to move, but greater dependence on welfare facilities and services. Safety accidents were more common among late-old residents, permanent rental housing tenants, and residents in non-metropolitan areas. In particular, late-old residents in permanent rental housing outside metropolitan areas were identified as a highly vulnerable group. The study suggests that future housing policy should go beyond physical improvements alone and adopt an integrated approach that combines age-friendly housing modifications, welfare service linkages, and improved community accessibility to better support aging in place.