Participant Information

OFFICE HOURS & LOCATIONS​

Both Housing offices are open to the public. You can stop by for questions or assistance from 8:00am-5:00pm at our:

 Hillsborough Office  - 

Whitted Building - 300 W. Tryon Street, 3rd Floor, Hillsborough, NC 27278

 Chapel Hill Office

 Southern Human Services Bldg., 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

 Housing window is on the left near the entrance.

It is helpful if you can call ahead to make an in-person appointment. We also readily attend clients by phone or email: 919-245-2490 or hcv@orangecountync.gov.​

Household Income/Composition Changes​

OCHA Active program participants are encouraged to log in to their accounts and upload their documents to the 'Secure Document Exchange'. To access Tenant Portal:, click here: OCHA Tenant Portal  Participants may either drop off their information or email to hcv@orangecountync.gov to communicate their changes.
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​ONLINE CHANGE REPORT FORM: click here

EMPLOYER VERIFICATION FORM: click here (THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYER)

​​Or you may select any one of the appropriate forms listed on the right. Complete and return the form with your supporting documentation no later than the last day of the month in order for your change to be effective on the 1st of the next month.​​​

​​A decrease or loss of household income must be reported no later than the last day of the month in order for your change to be effective on the 1st of the next month.​​​

​Remember active OCHA participants are obligated to report all changes within ten (10) days of the effective date. This includes changes of employment (employers) adding and removal of household members. Failure to report your change may result an overpayment of rental assistance that you must pay back. 

Moving/Relocating

1 - Termination of Lease

Active OCHA Participants who desire to move must first submit a written notice of Intent to Vacate your unit. Your lease is a contract between you and your landlord. Review your lease agreement to see what is the minimal number of days you would need to provide to vacate the unit. 

You may use this form: Notice of Intent to Vacate (Form must be signed  by both the tenant and landlord for consideration.)

2 - Issuance of Voucher (Housing Search)

Active OCHA Participants who have submitted their aforementioned notice, voucher may be issued to begin your housing search. An update to your household's information may be required.

Please note, if you elect to terminate your lease agreement you may be responsible for early termination fees. 

Active OCHA Participants who would like to 'port' (transfer) outside of Orange County, click here for more information: Portability Information

Housing Opportunities: 

 Orange County Affordable Housing List 

Housing Search Extension

If you are an active OCHA participant searching for suitable housing with a voucher and you are close to your housing search end date, you may be eligible to request a voucher extension by completing this form:  OCHA Voucher Extension Request Form

OCHA Waiting lists

All OCHA HCV program wait lists are currently closed. No applications are being accepted at this time.