We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
In these economic times, you may have experienced an uptick in qualified applicants applying for units at your tax credit site. Unfortunately, a small subset of these applicants is probably reporting false income in an attempt to take advantage of subsidized rent rates. Recently, the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) in Massachusetts reported nearly $1.6 million in fraud over the past five years. According to the report, from 2008 to 2012, WHA staff and investigators reviewed 2,000 suspected cases of fraud.