Section 8 Fraud Consequences

Summary

Providing false information on Section 8 housing applications in Pennsylvania is illegal and can result in voucher termination, fines, or imprisonment. Falsifying documents, such as a zero income affidavit, can lead to charges of perjury or fraud, with severe penalties including fines and imprisonment. It is crucial to maintain honesty in legal matters to avoid these consequences.

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So my sister is the head of household on a section * voucher and I found out she has recently been lying about my income and me living there to them. She never reported that I moved out nor did she report my income
Hi ****, I understand your situation. May I know which state you're in? This is to provide you the most relevant advice based on your location's housing laws.
Pennsylvania
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania, it's illegal to provide false information on Section * housing applications. If your sister is caught:
- The voucher can be terminated.
- She may face fines or even imprisonment.
Please advise her to correct this ASAP.
Well it’s been two years and she never did and now she’s trying to make me sign a zero income affidavit which isn’t true and I won’t sign it
Hello ****, you're doing the right thing by not signing a false affidavit. In Pennsylvania:
- Falsifying documents can lead to charges of perjury or fraud.
- These charges may result in fines, imprisonment, or both.
It's important to maintain honesty in legal matters.