### Question
How does the law define Indian area?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*, **Indian area** is defined as:

> the area within which an Indian housing authority or Indian tribe is authorized to provide housing

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

