The definition of multi-family housing varies from agency to agency. The definitions include: (1) DHS/FEMA. For the purposes of the Rental Repair Pilot, multi-family housing means a property consisting of more than four units (dwellings). The term includes apartments, cooperative buildings and condominium. (2) HUD. A property consisting of five or more units, also including health care facilities. (3) Veterans Affairs (VA). A property consisting of two or more rental units