Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1062: Definitions.

As used in sections 67.1062 to 67.1071, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean:

(1) "Agency" , an entity which provides any service related to homeless persons or the repair or replacement of housing structures which are in violation of the county housing code, and shall include not-for-profit housing partnerships as defined in 24 CFR Part 92 or successor regulations;

(2) "City" , any city not within a county;

(3) "County" , a county of the first class having a charter form of government;

(4) "Designated authority" , the board, commission, agency, or other body designated under the provisions of section 67.1065 as the authority to administer the allocation and distribution of funds to agencies;

(5) "Homeless" , an involuntary state characterized by a lack of habitable housing or shelter.