### Question
How does NATIONAL HOUSING define rehabilitation?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1709*, **rehabilitation** is defined as:

> the improvement (including improvements designed to meet cost-effective energy conservation standards prescribed by the Secretary) or repair of a structure, or facilities in connection with a structure, and may include the provision of such sanitary or other facilities as are required by applicable codes, a community development plan, or a statewide property insurance plan to be provided by the owner or tenant of the project

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1709*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

