### Question
How is the term elderly or handicapped persons or families defined?


### Answer
The term **elderly or handicapped persons or families** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1471* as the following:

> families which consist of two or more persons, the head of which (or his or her spouse) is at least sixty-two years of age or is handicapped

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

