### Question
What does demonstration period mean?


### Answer
**Demonstration period** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 8012*:

> the 5-year period referred to in subsection (a) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8012*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

