### Question
How is the "residential improved real estate" defined?


### Answer
The term **residential improved real estate** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4012a* as follows -

> improved real estate for which the improvement is a residential building

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4012a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM**

