### Question
Can you define what participating jurisdiction means?


### Answer
**Participating jurisdiction** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*:

> a State or unit of general local government designated by the Secretary to be a participating jurisdiction under title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

