Find information below about policy and guidance on Real Estate Acquisition and
Relocation under the Uniform Act (URA) and other HUD requirements.
Note: The information available on this web page is being updated
to reflect URA Final Rule changes and current HUD policies. To ensure compliance with the
URA Final Rule
dated January 4, 2005, (effective on February 3, 2005), users must exercise caution until
such time as the required revisions are complete. If you have questions concerning the
information available on this web page, please contact your local
HUD Regional Relocation Specialist
for assistance.
HUD Handbooks
- HUD Handbook 1378
This handbook is the primary source for HUD
real estate acquisition and relocation policy and procedures when implementing HUD funded
programs.
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- CPD Monitoring Handbook (6509.2 REV 5)
Chapter 25 - Relocation and
Real Property Acquisition This chapter provides guidance to HUD staff monitoring
relocation and real property acquisition activities for Community Planning and Development (CPD)
programs and projects. Chapter 25 supersedes former HUD Handbook 1374 (Tenant Assistance,
Relocation and Real Property Acquisition).
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NOTE: Chapter 25 guidance may also be used for monitoring relocation
and real property acquisition activities for certain programs administered by the Office of Housing
and the Officeof Public and Indian Housing)
HUD Notices
- Notice CPD-08-02 - February 26, 2008
Relocation and Real Property
Acquisition Requirements - Suspensions and waivers available for CPD programs in Presidentially
declared disaster areas.
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- Notice PIH 08-02 - January 4, 2008
Guidance for Obtaining HUD
Consent for Takings of Public Housing Property by Eminent Domain.
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- Notice CPD 05-02 - April 13, 2005
Implementation of Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (URA) Final Rule Effective
February 3, 2005. PDF
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- Notice CPD 04-02 - February 3, 2004
Revision to Notice CPD 02-8, Guidance on
the Application of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA),
as Amended, in HOPE VI Projects.
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- Notice CPD 02-08 - September 17, 2002
Guidance On The Application
Of The Uniform Relocation Assistance And Real Property Acquisition Policies Act Of 1970 (URA), As Amended,
In HOPE VI Projects. PDF
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NOTE: The new
URA Final Rule, dated January 4, 2005, became effective on February 3, 2005. As a result, information
and guidance contained in this notice requires updating. HOPE VI grantees must ensure compliance with
the new Final Rule and exercise caution when using this notice.
Another important change relates
to the URA's
Fixed Residential Moving Cost Schedule which has been updated and became effective on
August 22, 2008.
If you have questions concerning the guidance and information contained in this
notice, please contact your local
HUD Regional Relocation Specialist for assistance.
- Notice CPD 02-10 - November 19, 2002
Implementation of Uniform
Relocation Act - Coordination with CPD.
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- Notice CPD 94-16 - May 25, 1994
HOME Program; Residential
Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan.
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Federal Register Notice
- FR-5077-N-01: Vol. 71, No.136 - Monday, July 17, 2006
Statutory Prohibition on Use of HUD Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Funds for Eminent Domain- Related Activities
This notice advises that this provision may be applicable to certain activities funded by FY2006 HUD
appropriations.
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- FR-4669-N-01: Vol. 66, No.77 - Friday, April 20, 2001
Federally Mandated
Exclusions From Income This notice lists amounts specifically excluded from consideration as income for
purposes of determining eligibility or benefits. PDF |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Illegal Aliens and the Uniform Act
A list of common questions and
answers on implementing the Illegal Alien Act Amendment (Public Law 105-117), provided by the
Federal Highway Administration - "Lead Agency" for the Uniform Act.
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- Uniform Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A comprehensive list
of common questions and answers provided by the Federal Highway Administration -
"Lead Agency" for the Uniform Act.
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Helpful Documents
- URA & 104(d) Relocation Comparison Chart
The following chart summarizes major differences between URA and 104(d) relocation assistance for displaced residential tenants.
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- HUD RAP Newsletters
HUD RAP (Relocation & Acquisition Policies) is
the Official Policy newsletter of HUD's Relocation and Real Estate Division. The newsletter primarily
provides official HUD policy and guidance on relocation and acquisition issues in accordance with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act or URA); Section
104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act, in addition to other HUD program
requirements. Each newsletter answers one or more specific policy questions.
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- Relocation Assistance: A Homeless Prevention Tool
The Department
has a responsibility to ensure that its programs do not lead to temporary or chronic homelessness due
to lax application or enforcement of the provisions of the URA.
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- URA Exemption
The American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)
was signed into law on December 16, 2003 under the American Dream Downpayment Act (
Public Law 108-186). Section 102 of Public Law 108-186, provides that ADDI is not subject to the
requirements of the URA.
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