### Question
How does the law define contract of participation?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437u*, **contract of participation** is defined as:

> a contract under subsection (c) entered into by a public housing agency carrying out a local program under this section and a participating family

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

