I received a termination letter and don’t know why: Failure to Report Income (Fraud)

If you have received a termination letter, it will state the reason for your pending termination. Please read the letter carefully:

As stated in the Family Responsibilities and Important Program Information form (what form is this?) which is signed by you (the head of household) each recertification, the family is required to follow rules of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. If anyone living in the household violates any of these obligations, the family may be terminated from the program.

Part of this form and under the ‘The family must’ section:

1. Notify the Agency of any increases in income within 15 business days of the date of the change if the family’s last interim reexamination resulted in a decrease in rent.

If you have received a letter for termination due failure to report income (fraud), this means  our agency has been notified that you have failed to report income in the household and has resulted in our agency overpaying  housing assistance payments on your behalf. All reports are investigated and verified. You as the head of household are responsible for staying compliant with the program regulations in regard to reporting income. Please note, failure to report income may also result in a repayment agreement.

How to Appeal a termination for: Failure to Report Income (Fraud)

In the event you receive a termination letter and feel our decision to terminate you from the program is unjust, you can submit an appeal to our agency. To do this:

Click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Lqr09ftJGw

OR Email form to: [e-mail]

OR Mail to: Appeals Coordinator 1411 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120

OR Fax: [phone]

Appeal Hearing

You will receive a response regarding the status of your appeal from the Hearings Department within 15 business days after the date you appeal is received. Once a hearing is set, you will need to attend virtually or by phone and provide any supporting documents or discussion on disputing the report. The Hearing officer will provide a determination either at or shortly after the hearing. They will also communicate any additional appeals if they uphold the termination.