### Question
How does the law define housing?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1715v*, **housing** is defined as:

> eight or more new or rehabilitated living units, not less than 50 per centum of which are specially designed for the use and occupancy of elderly persons

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715v*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

