QUESTION
I received a debt collections notice from the Department of the Teasury. Its for unpaid delinquent dept owed to FEMA.
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2013 on Collections - Texas
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I am a victim of the disaster caused my Hurricane Katrina. I was told to file claims with FEMA. I did everything FEMA needed me to do and gave all true information that was asked for. They gave me grants totaling around $14,000. I used the money for all the necessary thing I needed to start my life over from scratch in compliance to the terms of the grants. I am now being told I have to pay the money back after almost 10 years, when I was told I wouldn't have to pay back the disaster relief fund. I really don't know what to do. Help please.
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FEMA has sent many people repayment demands, but the good news is you may be able to have at least a portion of the amount they claim you owe waived. A law was passed last year that allows FEMA to use discretion about which sums they collect and which they can waive. You have essentially three options: you can file an appeal, file a waiver for forgiveness based on financial hardship, or set up a payment plan. An attorney may be able to help you determine the best route to take in this situation. For more information, please go here: http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2012/01/fema_says_it_will_work_to_waiv.html or here: http://louisianalawhelp.org/files/79DDA0B7-0E71-F973-5E6C-BBF823D54172/attachments/11249DD1-062B-5ACB-DD73-D57A7A74D908/294781FEMA%20Self-Help%20Guide.pdf
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 3:05 PM