Moving Information For Section 8 Participants
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Get Housing Search Help from OHA!
If you have a Voucher for three or more bedrooms, are elderly or have a disabled family member and would like help finding a unit, please call OHA's Housing Search Coordinator at (510) 874-1530.
Get the landlord's signature or a Certified Mail receipt showing that your landlord received your notice. Note: If you want to move out in less than 30 days the owner will have to agree to sign a Mutual Agreement.
Note: If you want to move outside of Oakland, be sure to let your Representative know so they can get your Portability packet ready.
It usually takes 7-14 days for OHA to issue your Transfer Voucher.
It usually takes OHA 7-14 days to issue your Transfer Voucher.
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You cannot give a 30-day notice to move out until after the initial lease term (usually one year). If you want to end the lease early the landlord must agree to sign a Mutual Agreement. You can pick up a 
Give your landlord proper written notice.
You must give notice according to what your lease says, usually 30-days notice. You can pick up a 30-day notice form from OHA at 1805 or 1619 Harrison St or you can request that it be mailed to you by calling your Representative.
Give your Rep a copy of the notice you gave the owner (or the signed Mutual Agreement form). Remember, your notice must have the landlord's signature on it or you must get a Certified Mail receipt.
Give your Rep current income information for every household member. OHA will need information about all income and assets from every source for each household member.
Pick up your Transfer Voucher.
Once we have received all your paperwork your Representative will prepare your Transfer Voucher and will call you when it's ready.
If you have been served a notice because you are not paying rent or because you have seriously violated your lease you may not be issued a Transfer Voucher and you could lose your Section 8 assistance. 
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