US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–8

Definitions

Section text and notes

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)

Jurisdiction

The term “jurisdiction” means—
(A)
section 12704 of this title a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in ) that has boundaries, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, that—
(i)
wholly contain the area within which a public housing agency is authorized to operate; and
(ii)
do not contain any areas contained within the boundaries of any other participating jurisdiction; and
(B)
a consortia of such units of general local government, organized for purposes of this subchapter.
(2)

Participating jurisdiction

section 1437bbb–5(b)(3) of this titleThe term “participating jurisdiction” means, with respect to a period for which such an agreement is made, a jurisdiction that has entered into an agreement under to receive assistance pursuant to this subchapter for such fiscal year.

Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896 Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561112 Stat. 2624 (, title IV, § 409, as added , , .)