### Question
How is the "participating jurisdiction" defined?


### Answer
The term **participating jurisdiction** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1439* as follows -

> a State or unit of general local government designated by the Secretary to be a participating jurisdiction under title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1439*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

