### Question
Can you define what eligible public entity means?


### Answer
**Eligible public entity** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 5308*:

> any unit of general local government, including units of general local government in nonentitlement areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5308*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT**

