42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–8

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Jurisdiction The term “jurisdiction” means— (A) a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in section 12704 of this title ) 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 The 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 section 1437bbb–5(b)(3) of this title to receive assistance pursuant to this subchapter for such fiscal year.