Housing Studies is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis that examines housing policy, practice, and theory across international contexts. Established as a peer-reviewed publication, the journal appears in Volume 41 as of February 2026, indicating a sustained presence in housing research for several decades.
The journal covers diverse housing challenges including social housing provision, homeownership, rental markets, homelessness, and residential mobility. Recent issues demonstrate its geographic breadth, featuring research from Ethiopia, China, Scandinavia, Australia, and Southern Europe. Contributors examine topics ranging from digital rights to housing to ethnic bias in public housing allocation, reflecting contemporary policy debates.
A notable editorial focus addresses housing inequalities and structural barriers. Articles investigate social sustainability in public housing, alternatives to demolition in shrinking cities, and systemic challenges within social housing sectors. The journal also explores emerging housing models, including cooperative housing across Europe, Latin America, and Australia, and examines how platforms like Airbnb reshape rental markets.
The publication engages with marginalized populations, featuring research on LGBTQ+ housing vulnerability, Aboriginal housing experiences, domestic violence survivors, and refugee housing crises. Recent work on Ukraine's refugee crisis and Poland's housing market demonstrates responsiveness to current events.
Editorial leadership prioritizes connecting research with policy and practice to achieve sustainable social, economic, and environmental outcomes. The journal functions as part of a broader Taylor & Francis suite that includes the International Journal of Housing Policy and Housing Theory and Society, positioning it within a larger ecosystem of housing scholarship.