### Question
Can you define what long-term housing means?


### Answer
**Long-term housing** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 12474*:

> housing that is sustainable, accessible, affordable, and safe for the foreseeable future and is—


(A) rented or owned by the individual

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12474*
  - 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**

