Report Housing Fraud
It's Important!
Fraud takes resources away from families who truly qualify for housing assistance.
Fraud takes resources away from families who truly qualify for housing assistance.
Public Housing & HCVP Participants
- Unreported household members
- Unreported income or employment
- Renting out assisted units
- Falsifying documents or signatures
HCVP Landlords
- Collecting side payments
- Renting to relatives without approval
- Receiving payment for vacant units
- Living in the subsidized unit
What Is Housing Fraud?
Housing fraud is any action or failure to act that allows someone to receive housing benefits for which they are not eligible.
The Pawtucket Housing Authority is committed to preventing, detecting, and prosecuting fraud while protecting the integrity of its programs.
You Can Help by Reporting Fraud
Reports should be made to Fraud@pawthousing.org as promptly as possible while details are still fresh.
Confidentiality
All reports are kept strictly confidential. Investigations may include document reviews, interviews, surveillance, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.
Penalties for Participants
- Termination from the Program
- Recapture of over-payments
- Criminal prosecution
- Debarment from the Program
Penalties for Property Owners
- Termination of HAP contracts
- Recapture of HAP payments
- Federal prosecution