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The problem of housing in Egypt is an exacting problem that faces all the strata of the society. It has accumulated over ages due to the bad economic, social and political conditions in Egypt since mid-twenties. The problem of low-income housing is considered one of the greatest problems facing the governments of developing countries particularly Egypt. This is due to the fact that most Egyptians have low earnings. The National Housing Project is considered one of the most important available projects to provide convenient houses for youths. It aims at constructing 500, 000 apartments in the new cities and governorates over a span of six years. This amounts to the construction of 85,000 apartments per year to solve the housing problem. The paper deals with the study and the analysis of the Experiment of New Assiut City in the provision of appropriate low-income housing and an evaluation of the role of the project 'Build Your Home' in the provision of low-income housing. It represents a new style of housing with particular criteria and characteristics that suit those with low earnings. It has been also initiated with new financing measures in an attempt on the part of the government to open up an access for those with low earnings to the housing market. A study of the project in its area of construction has been conducted. The opinions and comments of the dwellers and the organizations concerned have been pursued to check on the participation of 'The New Assiut City' in the provision of low-income housing. The aim of the study also is to see how far the project is suitable for the present and the future needs of the dwellers. The study ends up with some results reached after thorough theoretical and field studies. It has also come up some recommendations of paramount importance that will open new horizons for future strategies to actualize the role of these new cities in the provision of low-income housing and to limit the housing crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]