### Question
How is the term single family housing defined?


### Answer
The term **single family housing** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4502* as the following:

> a residence consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES**

