### Question
How does the law define HUD-approved counseling agency?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*, **HUD-approved counseling agency** is defined as:

> a private or public nonprofit organization that is—


(A) exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING**

