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


### Answer
The definition of **public housing** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*:

> low-income housing, and all necessary appurtenances thereto, assisted under this chapter other than under section 1437f of this title

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

