### Question
What is the definition of age of housing?


### Answer
The definition of **age of housing** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 5302*:

> the number of existing housing units constructed in 1939 or earlier based on data compiled by the United States Bureau of the Census and referable to the same point or period in time

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT**

