Villager moving out/in question

[Tiffany]

Purrl is moving and will be on boxes tomorrow. Can I invite a new villager while she's in boxes or do I have to wait til she's gone and the plots empty? Thanks

 

[Underneath The Stars]

you have to wait until house is gone

 

[Anine]

Have to wait until the plot is empty still.

 

[Tiffany]

Ok thank you both!