You are committing fraud if you sign a form knowing that you provided false or misleading information.

The information you provide on housing assistance application and recertification forms
will be checked. The local housing agency, HUD, or the Office of Inspector General will
check the income and asset information you provide with other Federal, State, or local
governments and with private agencies. Certifying false information is fraud.

When you fill out your application and yearly recertification for assisted housing from
HUD make sure your answers to the questions are accurate and honest. You must include:

All sources of income and changes in income you or any members of your household
receive, such as wages, welfare payments, social security and veterans’ benefits,
pensions, retirement, etc.

Any money you receive on behalf of your children, such as child support, AFDC
payments, social security for children, etc.
Any increase in income, such as wages from a new job or an expected pay raise or
bonus.

All assets, such as bank accounts, savings bonds, certificates of deposit, stocks, real
estate, etc., that are owned by you or any member of your household.

All income from assets, such as interest from savings and checking accounts, stock
dividends, etc.

Any business or asset (your home) that you sold in the last two years at less than full
value.

The names of everyone, adults or children, relatives and non-relatives, who are living
with you and make up your household.

(Important Notice for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita Evacuees: HUD’s
reporting requirements may be temporarily waived or suspended because of your
circumstances. Contact the local housing agency before you complete the housing
assistance application.)

If you don’t understand something on the application or recertification forms, always ask
questions. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Watch Out for Housing Assistance Scams!

• Don’t pay money to have someone fill out housing assistance application and recertification forms for you.
• Don’t pay money to move up on a waiting list.
• Don’t pay for anything that is not covered by your lease.
• Get a receipt for any money you pay.
• Get a written explanation if you are required to pay for anything other than rent (maintenance or utility charges).

If you know of anyone who provided false information on a HUD housing assistance
application or recertification or if anyone tells you to provide false information, report that
person to the our office. You can call (480) 782-3200. You can fax information to (480) 782-3220 or you can email to Housingfraud@chandleraz.gov or you can write:

City of Chandler Housing and Urban Development
MS P.O. Box 4008
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008

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