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Sexual Misconduct in Housing

HUD OIG is expanding its efforts to ensure tenants who receive rental assistance from HUD are protected from sexual misconduct in housing. Our most important partner in this fight is YOU!

You have the right to be protected. Together we can protect our communities from sexual predators and promote a safe and healthy housing environment for everyone. Here are some additional resources that you can use to learn more about HUD OIG’s work and spread the word to others.

Report allegations of sexual misconduct here:

  • The HUD Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-347-3735 or visit our website at, https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline.
  • Public Service Announcement: Sexual Harassment in Housing is ILLEGAL. Fair Housing is your RIGHT.
  • The DOJ Sexual Harassment in Housing Initiative 1-844-380-6178, https://civilrights.justice.gov.
HUD OIG is taking action to combat sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct in HUD housing by vigorously pursuing those who engage in this unlawful conduct. Fair housing is your right. No one should have to live in fear to have a place to live. Report sexual misconduct to HUD OIG.
Sexual Harassment is Illegal: Know Your Rights!

No one should have to choose between having a roof over their head and the threat of being sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by their housing provider. Sexual harassment is illegal: Know your rights!

Quick Reference for Partners: Sexual Misconduct in Housing

HUD OIG investigations have helped stop bad actors by pursuing criminal and civil prosecutions against them and eliminating their ability to be a landlord or building manager and secured monetary settlements for victims and jail time for offenders.

Environmental Justice

HUD OIG is committed to holding housing providers accountable for complying with environmental laws and regulations to protect the health of low-income households and vulnerable populations and we will use every tool available to combat environmental crime and injustice in housing.
Environmental Justice Press Release

HUD OIG is prioritizing oversight work that promotes safe, affordable housing by reducing environmental and public health hazards in HUD housing.

Quick Reference for Partners, Environmental Justice

HUD OIG has dedicated resources to investigating allegations that landlords receiving HUD assistance are not fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure their properties are safe for tenants to live in, and to address critical repair needs.

Social Media Guide for Partners

The content resources contained in this guide are meant to help inform stakeholders about HUD OIG’s efforts to conduct oversight work that directly impacts the health and safety of HUD-assisted communities.

Promoting Health and Safety in HUD-Assisted Housing

HUD OIG is expanding its efforts to conduct oversight work that directly impacts the health and safety of communities who rely on HUD assisted housing.