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Transferring Your Section 8 Voucher

Many participants in HAP's Section 8 Voucher program choose to use the "portability" feature of the Voucher. In other words, the participant family decides to take the Voucher and move to a new rental unit here in Multnomah County, or perhaps someplace else in Oregon, or even anywhere in the United States. The steps below are an outline of the process of transferring a Voucher to a new location.

You may want to read through the tips outlined on our
"Things to Consider When Requesting a Transfer" page.

STEP 1 - Notify the Housing Authority

Call your case manager to request your transfer packet.

If you are on a fixed-term lease and it is still in effect, or you owe HAP money, you will not be approved to transfer.
Give notice to your landlord. Section 8 provides in the packet a legal 30- to 60-day notice. Both you and your landlord must sign and date it. Give your landlord the white copy, keep the pink copy and return the yellow copy with the packet.
If your landlord issued you a notice to vacate, attach it to the packet.
Deliver or mail your request to your case manager at 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, Oregon 97204.

STEP 2 - Changes in your Household Family Composition

Have you had any reduction or addition of family members since your last review? If you answered yes, you must complete an "Interim" packet in addition to the transfer packet. Notify your case manager if you need an "Interim" packet. All family members must meet eligibility requirements for the program.

STEP 3 - Appointment for Moving Meeting

After your request is received, your case manager will review your information for completeness and will schedule you for an in-office appointment.
You will receive your Voucher at the appointment along with all other papers you will need to transfer. The appointment will cover everything you will need to know about transferring your Section 8 assistance.

Please notify your case manager if you need assistance completing the packet due to a disability or a language barrier.

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