Lynn H. GibsonGeneral Counsel[1] PHAs are ??any State, county, municipality, or other governmental entity or public body (or agency or instrumentality thereof) which is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of public housing.?? 42 U.S.C. ?? 1437a(b)(6)(A); see 24 C.F.R. ?? 5.100 (2011); Agency Report (AR) at 6.