### Question
Can you define what participating jurisdiction means?


### Answer
**Participating jurisdiction** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 12821*:

> a State or unit of general local government designated under section 12746 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING > Part E-Other Assistance**

