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This training module was last updated in September, 2005.
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The
URA regulations require three notices to be issued to eligible persons.
These notices provide important information about the project, the
affected persons' resulting rights, their protections, and their
eligibility for relocation assistance and payments under the URA.
It is critical for agencies to issue appropriate notices to affected
persons at the appropriate time.
One
of the most important URA notices is the 90 Day Notice. No
person shall be required to move without a minimum of 90 days written
notice of the required date of the move.
HUD
has specific requirements relating to the three URA notices and
also requires additional notices be issued when conducting acquisition
and relocation activities for HUD funded programs and projects.
Agencies should refer to the HUD handbook for more information on
this topic.
What
notices are required under the URA?
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General Information Notice (GIN) Informs affected persons
of the project and that they may be displaced by the project.
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Notice of Relocation Eligibility:
Informs persons that they will be displaced by the project and
establishes their eligibility for relocation assistance and
payments.
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90 Day Notice:
Informs displaced persons of the earliest date by which they
will be required to move. This notice may not be issued unless
a comparable replacement dwelling is available and the displaced
person is informed of its location and has sufficient time to
lease or purchase the property.
Where
can you go to find more information about required notices?
You
should consult 49 CFR 24.203 and Chapter 2 of HUD
Handbook 1378 for more guidance.
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