### Question
What is the definition of houseboat?


### Answer
The definition of **houseboat** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1322*:

> a vessel which, for a period of time determined by the State in which the vessel is located, is used primarily as a residence and is not used primarily as a means of transportation

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1322*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

