### Question
How does the law define assistance?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*, **assistance** is defined as:

> any housing grant, loan, guarantee, insurance, rebate, subsidy, tax credit benefit, or other form of direct or indirect assistance, for the original construction or development of the project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

