### Question
How does the law define elderly or handicapped persons or families?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1471*, **elderly or handicapped persons or families** is defined as:

> families which consist of two or more persons, the head of which (or his or her spouse) is at least sixty-two years of age or is handicapped

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

