Everton are to ballot their supporters over the idea of moving out of Liverpool to a new home in nearby Kirkby.
The fans are to be involved the process with the outcome of the ballot likely to be known at the end of August.
Chief executive Keith Wyness told the club's website: "We are confident that a very high percentage of those who have historically supported the club will have the right to have their voices heard.
"We believe that the final number of supporters who will be eligible will be in excess of 33,000.
"That's a figure which, roughly corresponds with the number of Evertonians present for our Premiership fixtures at Goodison Park."
