URA and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act Final Rule

Information by State  Print version   Related Information Satellite Broadcast - Uniform Act Final Rule Implementation HUD broadcasted a joint HUD/FHWA session providing an overview and guidance on implementation of the Uniform Act Final Rule (49 CFR Part 24). The FHWA Website houses high-resolution broadcasts, PowerPoint presentations, and the Final Rule Implementation Informational Guide. The agenda and low-resolution and captioned Webcasts are also available. FHWA Website | Agenda | Webcasts Uniform Act Final Rule: Side-by-Side Comparison This document provides a side-by-side comparison of the Final Rule to the regulation it superceded on February 3, 2005. more... Final Rule Highlights View a small representation of the changes made by the final rule published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2005. more... | Final Rule

49 CFR Part 24

On January 4, 2005, the Federal Highway Administration as lead Federal Agency for the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act or URA), published a final rule revising the government-wide regulations implementing the Uniform Act under 49 CFR Part 24. The Uniform Act applies to the acquisition of real property and the displacement of persons resulting from Federal or federally assisted programs or projects. The Uniform Act affects 18 Federal Agencies including HUD.

The Final Rule was Effective on February 3, 2005

You may access the final rule by using the following links below:

• Text Version
• PDF Version
• Satellite Broadcast - Uniform Act Final Rule Implementation

HUD is currently in the process of updating existing publications and resources affected by the final rule, including HUD's Handbook 1378 - Tenant Assistance Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. HUD grantees and PJs should exercise caution when using electronic and printed material impacted by the final rule until such time as the required revisions are completed.

If you have questions concerning the affects of the final rule on local program or project activities, please contact your local HUD Regional Relocation Specialist for assistance. HUD's Regional Relocation Specialists serve as the primary technical resource for local real estate acquisition and relocation matters.

For HUD Headquarters related inquiries, please contact a HUD Headquarters Relocation Specialist for assistance.