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


### Answer
The term **public housing agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12896* as follows -

> given such term in section 3(b)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6)].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12896*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part B-HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes**

