### Question
What is the definition of operating cost?


### Answer
The definition of **operating cost** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1490a*:

> expenses incurred in operating a project, including expenses for—


(I) administration, maintenance, repair, and security of the project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1490a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

