Report Section 8 Violations

You can report fraud online in person or by phone.

Report section 8 violations. All calls are confidential and you may choose to remain anonymous. In addition hud accepts tips by email to hotline hudoig gov. Disqualifying offenses include violent crimes sexual offenses drug trafficking and some types of fraud.

Private actions for violations of section 8 may be brought within one year from the date of the violation. It is a violation for some convicted felons to reside in section 8 housing depending upon the type of offense and how long ago the offense was committed. On the other hand the consumer financial protection bureau and state attorneys general and insurance commissioners may file suit up to three years from the date the violation occurred.

Call hud oig hotline at 800 347 3735 to report section 8 fraud by phone. All calls are confidential and you may choose to remain anonymous. Miami dade public housing and community development phcd has a fraud hotline that is available specifically to receive allegations of suspected fraud or wrongdoing by residents employees and business.

Information about filing a complaint. Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s w washington dc 20410 telephone. You can report fraud online in person or by phone.

Look up the public housing agency pha that manages your neighborhood city or state. If you prefer to mail your fraud tip post it to hud inspector general hotline 451 7th street sw washington dc 20410. If you know someone who is in violation of the section 8 qualifications there is a way to report it.

Because there are time limits on when a complaint can be filed with hud after an alleged violation you should submit a complaint as soon as possible. Step 1 contact the hud office of inspector general hotline at 1 800 347 3735 to report section 8 fraud. Alternatively you can fax your information to 1 202 708 4829 or email it to hotline hudoig gov.