### Question
How is the term qualified distressed community defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified distressed community** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1834a* as the following:

> any neighborhood or community which—


(A) meets the minimum area requirements under paragraph (3) and the eligibility requirements of paragraph (4)

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1834a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

