### Question
Can you define what metropolitan statistical area means?


### Answer
**Metropolitan statistical area** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 12898a*:

> a metropolitan statistical area as established by the Office of Management and Budget

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12898a*
  - 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**

