FACT CHECK: Is The Harris Campaign’s Homebuyer Assistance Program Unavailable To Relatives Of Homeowners?
A post shared on Facebook claims a proposal from Vice President Kamala Harris would assist first time homebuyers, but would exclude people who have relatives who are homeowners.
Verdict: False
This claim is untrue. Although first-generation home buyers will receive more assistance, the program extends to non-first generation homebuyers as well.
Fact Check:
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A post shared on Facebook claims that a proposal from the Harris campaign to help first-time homebuyers would not extend to those who have relatives who own homes. The post shared the information with a photo of white text on a pink and purple background.
“The fine print on Harris’s 25k for first time home buyers; if your mother, father, brother, sister has ever owned a home, you are NOT eligible… pretty much a program exclusively for illegals, and YOU’RE going to pay for it,” the post reads. (RELATED: No, This Video Does Not Show Harris Campaign Ad About Mother Regretting Not Getting An Abortion)
This claim lacks evidence, however. To qualify for the program, working families would need to be first-time homebuyers and have paid their rent on time for two years, according to ABC News. The program would provide a 25,000 down payment for first generation homebuyers—those whose parents have not purchased a home—and a $10,000 tax credit to other first-time homebuyers, the outlet reported. There is no evidence to suggest those who are not first generation homebuyers will not benefit from the program. This information can be found on Harris’ website as well.
Check Your Fact reached out to a Harris spokesperson for comment.