### Question
How is the term tenant-based assistance defined?


### Answer
The term **tenant-based assistance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1437f* as the following:

> rental assistance under subsection (*o*) of this section that is not project-based assistance and that provides for the eligible family to select suitable housing and to move to other suitable housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

