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


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2918a*, **housing development agency** is defined as:

> any agency of a State or local government, or any private nonprofit organization, that is engaged in providing housing for homeless individuals or low-income families

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2918a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL PROGRAMS**

