### Question
How does the law define recipient?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa*, **recipient** is defined as:

> an applicant approved to receive a grant under this subchapter or such other entity specified in the approved application that will assume the obligations of the recipient under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;A-HOPE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP**

