### Question
Can you define what earned income means?


### Answer
**Earned income** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1437u*:

> income from wages, tips, salaries, and other employee compensation, and any earnings from self-employment

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

