### Question
What is the definition of operating costs?


### Answer
The definition of **operating costs** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1486*:

> expenses incurred by a recipient providing housing under this subsection with respect to the administration, maintenance, repair, and security of such housing and utilities, fuel, furnishings, and equipment for such housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1486*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

