### Question
How does HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes define single parent?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12896*, **single parent** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12896*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part B-HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes**

