Levittowns are six large suburban housing developments in the United States, three of which specifically bear the name "Levittown." These communities were established by William J. Levitt and his company, Levitt & Sons, following World War II. They were designed to provide returning white veterans and their families with attractive alternatives to apartments or cramped locations in central cities.
The development of these housing projects was supported by the Veterans Administration and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which guaranteed builders that qualified veterans could purchase homes for a fraction of typical rental costs. Notably, Levitt & Sons maintained racial covenants within Levittown housing that explicitly excluded non-White buyers from purchasing property in these developments.