### Question
How does NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES define improved property?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 230b*, **improved property** is defined as:

> a single-family, year-round dwelling, the construction of which was begun before January 1, 1977 (or January 1, 2007, for areas added to the park after that date), which serves as the owner's permanent place of abode at the time of its acquisition by the United States, together with not more than three acres of land on which the dwelling and appurtenant buildings are located which the Secretary finds is reasonably necessary for the owner's continued use and occupancy of the dwelling

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 230b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER XXV-JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE > Part A-Generally**

