Housing Element Update
Program 26: Homeowner Fraud Prevention
Housing fraud has continued to impact homeowners in the unincorporated areas, particularly in low and moderate income neighborhoods. The Homeowner Fraud Prevention Project is designed to protect homeowners in the unincorporated areas of the Second Supervisorial District from being victims of fraud in the following areas: home purchasing; equity transactions, including identity theft; purchase of home repair and improvement contracts; purchase of household goods and services, foreclosures, etc.
| Objectives | Continue to provide fraud prevention counseling services to low and moderate income homeowners during the planning period. |
| Policies | Policy 8.2: Enforce laws against illegal acts of housing discrimination. These include housing discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, age, disability, source of income, or any arbitrary reason excluding persons from housing choice. Policy 8.3: Promote equal opportunity in housing and community development programs countywide. |
| Timeframe | Ongoing |
| Responsible Agency | Department of Consumer Affairs |
| Funding Source | CDBG |