### Question
How does NATIONAL HOUSING define metropolitan area?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*, **metropolitan area** is defined as:

> a standard metropolitan statistical area as designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING**

