### Question
What does eligible person mean?


### Answer
**Eligible person** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 11403g*:

> a homeless person with disabilities (primarily persons who are seriously mentally ill, have chronic problems with alcohol, drugs, or both, or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases) and the family of such a person

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11403g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part F-Shelter Plus Care Program > subpart i-general requirements**

