### Question
What does operating costs mean?


### Answer
**Operating costs** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 11371*:

> expenses incurred by a recipient operating a facility assisted under this part with respect to—


(A) the administration, maintenance, repair, and security of such housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part B-Emergency Shelter Grants Program**

