Change of Ownership

Switching Hands or Teams? Here’s What You Need to Do.

To ensure a smooth transition and avoid delays in payments or processing, property owners must notify Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) of any change in ownership or management as soon as possible – either immediately after closing or once management has been added or removed.

In order for YHA to process a change request, the legal deeded owner(s) of the property must complete a Change of Ownership/Management packet in its entirety and email it to Tyler.Cox@yakimahousing.org, or drop it off At our office.

 Failure to do so may result in the termination of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract and could lead to HAP payments being issued to the wrong landlord or property manager, requiring a refund or repayment to the correct party.

Tip: Utilize the checklist on the first page of the packet to ensure all necessary documents are submitted.

Please note the following:

• For a change request to take effect by a particular check issuance date, YHA must receive the completed packet before the data entry cut-off date for the subsequent check run.
• Late requests forfeit any past payments. YHA does not prorate HAP between two property owners (e.g., if the property was purchased on the 5th of the month, YHA will pay the entire month to the previous property owner and the following month to the new property owner).