### Question
Can you define what shortage of standard rental units both affordable and available to very low-income renter households means?


### Answer
**Shortage of standard rental units both affordable and available to very low-income renter households** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 4568*:

> for any State or other geographical area the gap between—


(i) the number of units with complete plumbing and kitchen facilities with a rent that is 30 percent or less of 50 percent of the adjusted area median income as determined by the Secretary that are occupied by very low-income renter households or are vacant for rent

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4568*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES > SUBCHAPTER I-SUPERVISION AND REGULATION OF ENTERPRISES > Part B-Additional Authorities of the Director > subpart 2-housing goals**

