Implementation Guidance: Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs

In May 2024, the Federal Highway Administration published final revisions to the USDOT Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs regulation (the Uniform Act). FTA recently issued implementation guidance concerning revisions to the Uniform Act regulation (49 CFR part 24), which will be effective today, June 3, 2024. 

FTA recipients beginning the real property acquisition phase of a project on or after June 3 should ensure they update planning documents and grant recipient policies and procedures related to the acquisition of real property or the displacement of people to ensure they reflect the provisions found in the final rule. For projects in progress, the rule should be implemented consistent with the implementation guidance provided in the Dear Colleague letter.