### Question
How does the law define development cost?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3106*, **development cost** is defined as:

> the cost of constructing the facility and of acquiring the land on which it is located, including necessary site improvements to permit its use as a site for the facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3106*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND ADVANCE LAND ACQUISITION**

