### Question
How does the law define earned income?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437u*, **earned income** is defined as:

> income from wages, tips, salaries, and other employee compensation, and any earnings from self-employment

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

