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This training module was last updated in September, 2005.
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In
addition to relocation advisory services, residential displaced
persons may be eligible for other relocation assistance including
relocation payments for moving expenses and replacement housing
payments for the increased costs of renting or purchasing a comparable
replacement dwelling.
What
types of moving payment options are available to residential displaced
persons?
The
URA provides the following moving payment options:
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Payment for the actual, reasonable moving costs and related expenses,
or
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Payment based on a fixed schedule
- Or a combination of both based on circumstances
In
cases where a displaced person's move is performed by the agency
at no cost to the person, the displaced person should receive a
$100 expense and dislocation allowance.
What
types replacement housing payments are available to residential
displaced persons?
The
URA provides for different replacement housing payments (RHP) based
on a displaced person's occupancy status and length of occupancy.
Tenant occupants may be eligible for a rental assistance payment to
supplement the costs of leasing a comparable replacement dwelling,
or downpayment assistance payment to purchase a replacement dwelling.
Owner occupants may be eligible for a price differential payment,
mortgage interest differential payment, or incidental payments to
supplement the costs of purchasing a comparable replacement dwelling.
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For tenant occupants of 90 days or more
A rental assistance payment is based on the difference, if any,
between the cost of the monthly rent and utilities of the displacement
dwelling and a comparable decent, safe, and sanitary replacement
dwelling, as determined by the agency. The URA established a 42
month period for supplementing this payment difference, for a
total amount up to $5,250. (Please see Housing
of Last Resort for additional information).
It
is important to note that a rental assistance payment should be
based on income for low-income persons.
(Please see 49 CFR 24.402(b) and FHWA's
Low Income Calculations for additional information.)
Furthermore,
tenant occupants may be eligible to use their rental assistance
payment as a downpayment for the purchase of a replacement dwelling.
- For
owner occupants of 180 days or more
A price differential payment is based on the difference, if any,
between the acquisition price of the acquired dwelling and the
purchase price of a comparable decent, safe, and sanitary replacement
dwelling, as determined by the agency. The URA established a maximum
amount of $22,500 for a RHP for 180 day owner occupants (Please
see Housing
of Last Resort in this training module for additional information).
- For
owner occupants of 90 to 180 days
Short-term owners may be eligible for similar assistance as tenant
occupants listed above.
Where
can you go to find more information on moving expense payments?
You
should consult 49 CFR 24.301-.302 and Chapter 3 of HUD
Handbook 1378 for more guidance.
Where
can you go to find more information on replacement housing payments?
You
should consult 49 CFR 24.401-.404 and Chapter 3 of HUD
Handbook 1378 for more guidance.
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