### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define date of acquisition?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 604*, **date of acquisition** is defined as:

> the date on which a binding contract to acquire, construct, or reconstruct the principal residence to which this subparagraph applies is entered into

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 604*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

