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38 U.S.C. § 8161

Title 38 Chapter 81 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 8161. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter:

  • (1) The term “enhanced-use lease” means a written lease entered into by the Secretary under this subchapter.
  • (2) The term “congressional veterans’ affairs committees” means the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • (3) The term “supportive housing” means housing that engages tenants in on-site and community-based support services for veterans or their families that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless. Such term may include the following:
    • (A) Transitional housing.
    • (B) Single-room occupancy.
    • (C) Permanent housing.
    • (D) Congregate living housing.
    • (E) Independent living housing.
    • (F) Assisted living housing.
    • (G) Other modalities of housing.
  • (4) The term “lessee” means the party with whom the Secretary has entered into an enhanced-use lease under this subchapter.
  • (5) The term “major enhanced-use lease” means an enhanced-use lease that includes consideration consisting of an average annual rent of more than $10,000,000.

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