### Question
How does NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES define improved property?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 460s*, **improved property** is defined as:

> any one-family dwelling on which construction was begun before December 31, 1964, together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated (such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling) as shall be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 460s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER LXXVII-PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE**

