### Question
How does the law define eligible public entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5308*, **eligible public entity** is defined as:

> any unit of general local government, including units of general local government in nonentitlement areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5308*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT**

