### Question
How is the term public housing agency defined?


### Answer
The term **public housing agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1437a* as the following:

> any State, county, municipality, or other governmental entity or public body (or agency or instrumentality thereof) which is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of public housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

