### Question
How does the law define near-elderly person?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*, **near-elderly person** is defined as:

> a person who is at least 50 years of age but below the age of 62

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

