This program has specific eligibility requirements and not all households may be eligible.įunds are limited and may not still be available by the time a household applies. §1001 provides, among other things, that whoever knowingly and willingly makes or uses a document or writing containing any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States will be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. Homeowners and mortgage servicers are particularly put on notice that 18 U.S.C. Texas Homeowner Assistance is administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairsįalsification of documents or any material falsehoods or omissions in an Application to this program, including knowingly seeking duplicative benefits, is subject to state and federal criminal penalties.
