### Question
How does the law define public housing agency?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*, **public housing agency** is defined as:

> given such term in section 1437a(b)(6) of title 42.

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

