Hong Kong's housing minister, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, states that a whistle-blowing scheme will not undermine social harmony.
The HK$3,000 reward will be given to those providing critical information about misuse of public housing.
About 800,000 households live in public rental homes, with 122,000 families waiting for allocation.
The minister insists that the scheme is designed to foster community relations, not harm them, stating that reportees should always prioritize safety and legality.
Authorities expect tip-offs to double, with measures in place to prevent abuse of the system among informants.