This program has specific eligibility requirements and not all households may be eligible.įunds 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.

Landlords and tenants are particularly put on notice that 18 U.S.C. Texas Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program 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. Applicants with active applications should watch for communication from TRR in case additional information is needed to process their application. If you received a notice stating your application would not be funded, and you are still in need of rent or utility assistance, please visit the Help for Texans webpage, call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 Texas, or visit TRR’s announcement page for information on emergency rent and utility assistance.įor applications currently in progress, TRR continues to review and process applications based on the order received, prioritizing applicants with active eviction cases. Unfortunately, this decision cannot be appealed. During the week of March 26, 2023, applicants who will not be assisted were notified that TRR would not be able to fund their requests given the program has already committed all available funds. At this time, the Texas Rent Relief program has committed all available funds and is now closed.ĭuring the recent re-opening of the application portal on March 14, 2023, requests for assistance far exceeded available funding within the first 24 hours.

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