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La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 40:548

Filing false reports on income; penalty

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 11/19/2026
effective 10/20/2026LouisianaPublic Housing

Operative Text

La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 40:548
§548. Filing false reports on income; penalty
Whoever files a false report of his income with any housing authority, with knowledge of its falsity, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
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Plain English

Under La. R.S. § 40:548, Louisiana law makes it a criminal offense to knowingly submit a false income report to a housing authority. The rule targets intentional misrepresentation — not honest mistakes — and applies to anyone who files such a report. Consequences can include a fine, a jail term, or both.

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For Property Managers

Housing authorities and property managers operating under Louisiana's public housing framework should be aware that La. R.S. § 40:548 creates a criminal deterrent against tenant income fraud. Compliant operators typically maintain clear intake procedures that inform applicants of the legal obligation to report income accurately. Documenting the disclosure process can support the housing authority's ability to refer suspected violations for prosecution.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

La. R.S. § 40:548 establishes that knowingly filing a false income report with a housing authority is a criminal act in Louisiana, not merely an administrative infraction. Tenants who believe they made an unintentional error in a previously submitted income report may wish to contact the relevant housing authority to understand correction procedures. Anyone facing questions about a past filing may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Louisiana housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 51:2605
La. R.S. 51:2614
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 40:1285.6
La. R.S. 40:1285.7
La. R.S. 40:1285.9
La. R.S. 40:1285.7
La. R.S. 40:1285.4
La. R.S. 40:1285.6
La. R.S. 40:508
La. R.S. 40:526
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:2253
La. R.S. 51:1405
La. R.S. 51:1405
La. R.S. 51:2238
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2605
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2604
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2610
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 51:2614
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3252
La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 9:3259.1
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3261.1
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3261.2

Related Rules

§ 960.101
§ 960.101 Applicability.
§ 960.102
§ 960.102 Definitions.
§ 960.103
§ 960.103 Equal opportunity requirements and protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Source Information

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