### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1440*:

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1440*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

