### Question
How does the law define eligible resident?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8011*, **eligible resident** is defined as:

> a person residing in eligible housing for the elderly who qualifies under the definition of frail elderly, person with disabilities (regardless of whether the person is elderly), or temporarily disabled

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

