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


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 12473*, **public housing agency** is defined as:

> an agency described in section 1437a(b)(6) of title 42

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12473*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part L-Addressing the Housing Needs of Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking > subpart 1-grant programs**

