### Question
How does the law define local program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437u*, **local program** is defined as:

> a program for providing supportive services to participating families carried out by a public housing agency within the jurisdiction of the public housing agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

