### Question
How is the term eligible public entity defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible public entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5308* as the following:

> any unit of general local government, including units of general local government in nonentitlement areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5308*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT**

