### Question
How is the term operating costs defined?


### Answer
The term **operating costs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1486* as the following:

> expenses incurred by a recipient providing housing under this subsection with respect to the administration, maintenance, repair, and security of such housing and utilities, fuel, furnishings, and equipment for such housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1486*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

