There is no HUD fax number for Section 8 paperwork. HUD funds the Housing Choice Voucher program, but local public housing agencies (PHAs) take the applications, recertifications, income documents and landlord forms. To find yours, use HUD's public housing contacts page, select your state, and use the fax your PHA gives you. The one HUD-run fax most people need is the HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) hotline, (202) 708-4829, for reporting fraud, waste or abuse.

This guide explains who handles what, how to find your PHA's fax, and how to fax Section 8 documents so they reach your file.

  • PHAs, not HUD, process Section 8 documents
  • HUD's contact lookup lists every PHA by state
  • HUD OIG hotline fax for fraud reports, verified on hud.gov

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Who handles Section 8 paperwork

HUD sets the rules and pays for the Housing Choice Voucher program. Day-to-day work is done by more than 3,000 local PHAs (housing authorities). Your PHA:

  • Takes applications and runs the waiting list
  • Handles annual recertification and income changes
  • Processes landlord paperwork, such as requests for tenancy approval
  • Schedules inspections

So documents faxed to a HUD office won't reach your file. Send them to your PHA.

Finding your PHA's fax number

  1. Open HUD's public housing contacts page at hud.gov/contactus/public-housing-contacts.
  2. Select your state from the list or the map, and find your PHA.
  3. Check your PHA's letter or website for the fax that handles your request. Bigger PHAs often have separate lines for recertification, landlords and applications.
  4. Call the PHA if you are unsure, and ask which fax to use for your document.

HUD also posts state contact reports that include PHA fax numbers, but some are several years old. Your PHA's own letter or website is more reliable. If you need help with HUD's lookup, HUD's PIH Customer Service Center is (800) 955-2232.

Verified HUD fax number

Verified November 2026:

Office What to fax Fax number Source
HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline Reports of fraud, waste or abuse in HUD programs (202) 708-4829 HUD flyer: Applying for HUD housing assistance? (PDF)

Notes:

  • OIG hotline: you can also email [email protected] or call 1-800-347-3735, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The same fax appears in a HUD OIG report reposted on hudoig.gov in 2026. The hotline is for reporting wrongdoing, not for applications or recertifications.
  • PHA contacts: see HUD's public housing contacts.

How to fax your PHA, step by step

  1. Find your PHA and its fax for your request.
  2. Use the PHA's form if it sent you one, such as a recertification packet.
  3. Write your name and client or voucher number on every page.
  4. Include everything the letter asks for, such as pay stubs, benefit letters and bank statements.
  5. Fax it before the deadline and keep the confirmation.

You can send a fax online for $2.99 with no subscription and no account. The confirmation arrives by email.

Mistakes that slow down Section 8 paperwork

  • Faxing HUD instead of the PHA. HUD offices don't process voucher documents.
  • Sending to the wrong PHA, such as a neighboring city or county's housing authority.
  • Missing pages from a recertification packet.
  • No client or voucher number on the pages.
  • Missing the deadline. Late recertification can put your assistance at risk.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HUD fax number for Section 8?

There isn't one. HUD funds the Housing Choice Voucher program, but local public housing agencies (PHAs) take applications, recertifications and documents. Find your PHA on HUD's public housing contacts page and use the fax it gives you.

How do I find my housing authority's fax number?

Go to HUD's public housing contacts page, select your state, and find your PHA. Then use the fax on the PHA's letter or website, or call the PHA to confirm it.

What is the HUD OIG hotline fax number?

HUD's flyer on applying for housing assistance says you can fax fraud, waste or abuse information to the HUD Office of Inspector General hotline at (202) 708-4829, or email [email protected]. The hotline phone is 1-800-347-3735.

Can I fax my Section 8 recertification?

Many PHAs accept faxed recertification documents, but each sets its own rules. Check your recertification letter, which usually says how and where to return documents and by when.

Do I need a fax machine to fax my housing authority?

No. You can send documents by online fax from your phone and get a delivery confirmation to keep with your file.

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