Reporting Housing Fraud in Utrecht: Integrity at Housing Associations
Housing fraud such as subletting, false urgent housing declarations or illegal room rental harms fair tenants in Utrecht, where housing shortage is high. Utrecht housing associations such as Portaal, Bo-Ex and De Alliantie have special reporting points; anonymity is guaranteed via the Housing Authority and local partners.
Reporting Process and Consequences in Utrecht
- Report online via the Utrecht housing fraud desk (utrecht.nl/woonfraude) or anonymously via the national hotline (0800-8880).
- Investigation by the Inspectorate SZW in collaboration with the municipality of Utrecht and the enforcement team.
- Sanctions: fines up to €90,000, forced eviction and exclusion from the Utrecht housing market for fraudsters.
Legally based on the Housing Fraud Prevention Act. In Utrecht, reporting contributes to fair housing allocation via the urgent Housing Allocation System (WAS). There are sometimes rewards for valuable tips. Protect your position on the waiting lists of Utrecht housing associations in this way and help improve livability in neighborhoods such as Kanaleneiland and Overvecht.