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Report Fraud

Report Fraud Abuse
Jefferson County Housing Authority is committed to protecting the integrity of the Housing Programs it administers. As such, JCHA encourages the public to report any fraudulent activity related to JCHA's Housing Programs.

To report fraud, click here to go to our contact form & type your concerns in the Questions or Comments section. Make sure to include REPORT FRAUD at the beginning of your notes.

All information given will remain confidential.

What is Fraud?
Fraud involves false statements, omissions, or actions made with the intent to deceive or mislead, resulting in funds being misused or Housing Program rules violated or circumvented.

Here are a few examples of fraud:

Family has additional occupants living in the home without approval from the Housing Authority.
Family has undeclared income or assets.
Family uses false documents, such as false birth certificates or marriage licenses.
Violations of the Law committed by participants of JCHA's Housing Programs
Family subleases all or part of the unit.
Family owns or has interest in the unit.
Unit is occupied by both the owner and family
Owner charges/collects additional payments from the family not agreed upon in the lease.
Owner knowingly accepts Housing Authority payments for a vacant unit.

If you have any reason to believe that fraudulent activity is taking place in connection with JCHA's Housing Programs, click here to go to our contact form & type your concerns in the Questions or Comments section. All information given will remain confidential. If you prefer, you can mail your written allegations to:

Jefferson County Housing Authority
Attn: Fraud/Compliance
3700 Industrial Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35217