Introduction and Objectives

Welcome to HUD's online training module on Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation in HUD Programs. This module provides critical information on how your HUD funded project may be impacted by two federal laws:

• Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA or Uniform Act) and
  
  
• Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act.

If your HUD funded program or project requires the acquisition of real estate or displaces persons from their homes, businesses or farms, YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION.

What will you learn in this module?

This module will provide you with useful information in order to comply with the minimum requirements of the URA and Section 104(d).

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

• Discuss the purpose and objectives of the URA and Section 104(d)
• Describe when the URA and Section 104(d) apply and who they protect
• Identify how the URA and Section 104(d) regulations impact acquisition and relocation activities
• Locate other sources of information for acquisition and relocation assistance

Who needs to read this module?

Although the information presented in this module is applicable to nearly all HUD funded programs and projects, the target audience for this module includes HUD grantees and grant subrecipients who implement and manage affordable housing development activities.

What topics will be covered in this module?

1. Overview of the Uniform Act (URA)
2. Planning for Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation
3. What is a Program or Project?
4. Voluntary Acquisition vs. Involuntary Acquisition of Property
5. Key Acquisition Steps-Involuntary Acquisition
6. Who is Displaced? / Who is Not Displaced?
7. Relocation Notices
8. Relocation Advisory Services
9. Residential Relocation
10. Housing of Last Resort
11. Temporary Relocation
12. Nonresidential Relocation
13. Overview of Section 104(d)
14. Additional Information