### Question
How is the term independent living facility defined?


### Answer
The term **independent living facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8013* as the following:

> a project designed for occupancy by not more than 24 persons with disabilities (or such higher number of persons as permitted under criteria that the Secretary shall prescribe, subject to the limitation under subsection (h)(6) [3](#8013_3_target) of this section) in separate dwelling units where each dwelling unit includes a kitchen and a bath

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8013*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

