### Question
What does covered section 8 housing mean?


### Answer
**Covered section 8 housing** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 13619*:

> housing described in section 13641(2)(G) of this title that was originally designed for occupancy by elderly families

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13619*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 135-RESIDENCY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE PREFERENCES FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS AND UNITS FOR DISABLED RESIDENTS IN CERTAIN SECTION 8 ASSISTED HOUSING**

