Don't risk your chances for federally assisted housing by providing false, incomplete, or inaccurate information on your application forms.
Purpose This is to inform you that there is certain information you must provide when applying for assisted housing. There are penalties that apply if you knowingly omit information or give false information.
Penalties for Committing Fraud The United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) places a high priority on preventing fraud. If your application or recertification forms contain false or incomplete information, you may be:
- Evicted from your apartment or house
- Required to repay all overpaid rental assistance you received
- Fined up to $10,000
- Imprisoned for up to 5 years; and or
- Prohibited from receiving future assistance
Your State and local govermnents may have other laws and penalties as well.
Asking Questions When you answer application questions, you must include the following information: