1. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the NOFA, the Single Family Housing Unit must be located in the state of Texas, and must have good and marketable title.
2. (b) Real property taxes assessed on an owner-occupied Single Family Housing Units must be current (including prior years) or the Household must be successfully participating in an approved payment plan with the taxing authority.
3. (c) An owner occupied Single Family Housing Unit must not be encumbered with any liens which impair the good and marketable nature of the title. The Department will require the owner to be current on any existing mortgage loans or home equity loans prior to assistance.

Source Note:The provisions of this §20.8 adopted to be effective November 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 8470.