### Question
How does the law define low-income family?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12896*, **low-income family** is defined as:

> given such term in section 3(b)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(2)].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12896*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part B-HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes**

