### Question
How is the "HUD-approved counseling agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **HUD-approved counseling agency** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1701x* as follows -

> 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**

