### Question
Can you define what counseling target area means?


### Answer
**Counseling target area** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*:

> an area designated by the Secretary under paragraph (7)(A)

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING**

