Which term is defined as a building or portion thereof designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by one or more families?

• A. Housing Unit
• B. Dwelling
• C. Occupancy Structure
• D. Residence

Answer: (B)

Dwelling is the formal legal term that matches this definition. It describes any building or portion thereof designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by one or more families, which covers houses, apartments, duplexes, and other living spaces within a structure. The emphasis is on the structure’s intended use as a home for households, not just on the idea of living somewhere. That precise wording is why dwelling is the best fit: it encompasses the building or section that serves as a residence for families. Other terms don’t carry that exact legal scope—housing unit focuses more on the separate living unit inside a building, residence is a broader everyday word for where someone lives, and occupancy structure isn’t the standard term used in housing statutes.