Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)

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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)

• 49 CFR Part 24

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For Additional Information

• Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer at
• http//www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm 
• -or-
• Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule
  at
• Mamie.Smith_at_fhwa.dot.gov
• URA resources
• http//www.hud.gov/relocation
• http//www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.htmlfieldsites

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Current Update

• 2001 30th Anniversary Symposium.
• Federal Interagency Task Force.
• 2002 5 listening sessions.
• 2003 NPRM on December 17
• 775 Comments received to the docket.
• 2004 3 public meetings.
• 2005 Final rule on January 4.

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Effective Date

• Final rule published -- January 4, 2005.
• Rule effective -- February 3, 2005.
• State laws, regulations, guidance updated.

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Intent of Rule Revisions

• Advance national program uniformity.
• Meet contemporary needs.
• Improve service to individuals and businesses.
• Reduce administrative burden.
• Make rule easier to understand.

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Subpart A ChangesGeneral

• Updated references.
• Main changes were in 24.2 Definitions
• New title.
• New numeric format.
• Acronyms added.

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Subpart A Changes 24.2(a) Definitions

• (11) Dwelling site.
• (14) Household income.
• (17) Mobile home.
• (33) Waiver Valuation.

• New

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Subpart A Changes 24.2(a) Definitions

• (6) Comparable replacement dwelling.
• (8) Decent, safe, and sanitary.
• (15) Initiation of negotiation (ION).
• (23) Salvage value.
• (29) Unlawful occupant.
• (30) Utility costs.

• Revised

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Eligibility Conditions

• 24.2(a)(9)(ii) Persons not displaced
• (D) Temporary relocation
• In Appendix A, defined as less than 12 months.
• If more than 12 months, eligible displacees.
• (K) Unlawful occupant
• Advisory assistance can be provided.
• (M) American Dream Down Payment Initiative
  (ADDI).

• Revised

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Eligibility Conditions (Cont.)

• 24.206 Eviction for cause
• Language added in Appendix A.
• Protects displaced persons legally evicted for
  project advancement.
• Displaced persons still eligible for benefits.

• Revised