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Planning Your Business Relocation for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail –TriMet

Successful Business Relocations Within Eminent Domain and the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Proper planning for a business relocation within eminent domain, as with the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project, can be rewarding to the business owner by bringing new opportunities to the business with the use of relocation benefits and compensation provided by the public project and its displacing public agency, TriMet.  Among the many opportunities available to your business can include the following, with the use of relocation compensation:

  • Moving to a right-size facility and/or right location for your business
  • Replacing equipment with more productive equipment
  • Improving the flow or style of your business operations

Proper relocation planning can achieve those items listed above and more. I’ve experienced developing relocation plans for achieving those opportunities in amounts ranging from a few thousand dollars for a very small business, to as much as $34 million for a more complex business.

Seldom have I experienced a business relocation in eminent domain go unrewarding for the owner who properly plans.  99% of the hundreds of business relocations that I’ve been a part of have benefited because their relocation put them in a better long-term business situation.  This was while following relocation regulations that were based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

Unfortunately, too many businesses not only miss out on those described relocation opportunities, but some even fail to survive, as reported in a federal study published in 2005.  I want to share with you a few tips on how to not be a part of the failed business statistic, but to become a business success statistic after being relocated for a public project.

Failed Business Relocations Within Eminent Domain

In my opinion, most business failures occur, not because of inadequate relocation benefits within the URA, but because of improper implementation of the relocation regulations on the part of the public agency and the business owner.  The relocation process and relocation regulations must be intimately understood and closely followed by the business and the condemning public agency for the business to properly plan the relocation so that it can receive proper reimbursements for relocation expenses.  Unfortunately, those regulations are frequently improperly understood or followed at the level that is necessary for success by both the business and the public agency. 

I’ll share with you some of my methods and recommendations for achieving excellent relocation results. My hope is for you and your business to also complete your relocation in a better situation by fully planning your relocation to include the full use of your available relocation benefits described in the Uniform Relocation Act.

It starts with understanding some of the positive and negative influences that will impact your relocation results.

Factors Affecting the Level of Success for Business Relocations in Eminent Domain

Several key factors will influence the level of success a business experiences with relocating while following the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) and the Oregon/TriMet Relocation Regulations. A few of those include:

  • The particular circumstances of the real property being condemned
  • The circumstances of the business type being displaced
  • The condemning public agency’s (TriMet) approach to relocation
  • The ability to soften or overcome those factors listed above
  • The business owner’s approach to relocating their business.

For this discussion, I’ll focus on the business’s most controllable part of the process, the business owner and their approach to relocating while following the Uniform Relocation Act.

Best Practices for Eminent Domain Business Relocation Planning

For the best relocation outcome, the business owner will want to use the proper approach to the relocation process.  There is a cause and effect science to the relocation process, which we want to control to create the best results. It starts with the business owner’s approach to the relocation. Below is a list of best practices that I recommend while advising business owners through their relocations in eminent domain.

  1. Work with the displacing public agency as much as reasonably possible.  Take advantage of the services they offer you.
  2. Educate yourself on your relocation benefits (see my TriMet abbreviated Relocation Regulations cheat sheet), determine how best to use them for your situation, know how to qualify for them, and how to not lose them.
  3. Avoid these common mistakes listed below and my Top-10 business relocation mistakes when relocating within eminent domain:
    1. Denying that your business can be relocated.
    2. Denying that a certain item or items you own cannot be relocated.
    3. Not gaining ownership or control of fixtures used in your business.
    4. Complaining about the public agency, project, or circumstances that interfere with properly planning your business relocation for its best outcome.
    5. Assuming that you can relocate using normal business best practices and expect to receive proper relocation reimbursements.  You must follow the details of the Uniform Relocation Act, no matter how seemingly nonsensical they appear.
  4. Start planning early, start before the displacing public agency starts for you (read more on preplanning your eminent domain relocation). Continue your preplanning into relocation planning for developing an actual relocation plan report. You can use my 11-Step Business Relocation Planning as a guide for you. Start your planning with:
    1. Updating your lease to reflect any improvements you have made to the real property and your right to remove your improvements and trade fixtures.
    2. You will want a current inventory of equipment and other personal property that is owned or controlled by your business. If you are using landlord owned fixtures in your business, this is a good time to consider negotiating a purchase of those items to give you the right to remove them and the right to relocation compensation for those items.
  1. Begin searching for a replacement property as soon as you feel or know that your business will be displaced. However, don’t incur costs or move until you have received a Relocation Benefits Eligibility Letter from the displacing public agency.
  2. Dedicate the time necessary for you and/or key employees to organize, plan, and perform the relocation tasks necessary for the duration of the relocation process, while not sacrificing the necessary time for ongoing business operations.
  3. File relocation claims with the displacing public agency as you incur an obligation to the costs.  File claims early and often.
  4. Relocation claims should be well described and supported.  Don’t dump unorganized costs onto the public agency’s relocation agent and expect the agency to arrive at the best reimbursement for you. No shoe box relocation claim submittals.
  5. Request any public agency claim denials for relocation benefits to be in writing.  Verbal denials from the public agency’s relocation agent are a frequent cause of misinformation and misunderstanding of benefits causing an unnecessary loss of eligible relocation compensation.
  6. If your business is more complicated than a small insurance or real estate office, or, you feel that you are not being properly treated by the displacing public agency, consider talking with an eminent domain relocation consultant.

This summary of best practices will hopefully get you started on the right foot with your business relocation.  Business relocation planning within eminent domain is one of my favorite services I provide and my favorite topic for conversation.  Please feel free to call me to discuss your situation.

Questions and Answers on Eminent Domain and Business Relocations

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation, which may include but not limited to:

  • What do you do next, starting from the point where you are in your relocation process?
  • How do you apply the best practices to your specific business relocation planning?
  • What are your eligible relocation benefits and compensation?
  • How and when do you become eligible for relocation benefits and compensation?
  • How do you prevent a loss of your relocation benefits and compensation?
  • How can you get out of a pickle in your current relocation situation?
  • What do I need to know about the Uniform Relocation Act, relocation advisory services, relocation assistance, and relocation planning?
  • When and why would I want an eminent domain relocation consultant for planning my move? Also, see FAQ of Martyn Daniel

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Business owners and their representatives, attorneys, appraisers, and public agency representatives are all welcome to call.

Key Links for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Below are links to various sites related to the SW Corridor Project including: Oregon’s eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act, and TriMet’s Acquisition and Relocation Booklet.  Among other things, these links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

OREGON EMINENT DOMAIN; PUBLIC ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY

Chapter 35 — Eminent Domain; Public Acquisition of Property

TriMet Acquisition and Relocation Booklet

TriMet Booklet

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

TriMet – Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Timeline and Schedule

SW Corridor Schedule & TriMet Policies and Procedures

The Southwest Corridor project schedule shows property acquisition to begin in mid-2021. 

  • Real property appraisals would likely begin several months before mid-2021
  • Property occupants will become eligible for relocation benefits at the time of the real propert acquisition offer are presented by TriMet to each individual property owner

Note: Property occupants, which include: Business owners, landords, other tenants, etc. are entitled to and should attend the property appraisal walk-through. Each should be properly prepared with knowledge on how to put their best foot forward during the appraisal process.

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project Relocation Benefits and Compensation – TriMet

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations – TriMet

For an owner planning a business relocation because of the TriMet Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of TriMet’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation benefits, and cost reimbursements or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by this project and other Oregon projects where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

TriMet’s relocation regulations are based on and strictly follow the Uniform Relocation Act. 

TriMet Acquisition and Relocation Booklet

Although TriMet’s relocation regulations follow the Uniform Relocation Act, TriMet’s Acquisition and Relocation Booklet, in my opinion, leaves the reader underwhelmed with its lack of listed available relocation benefits and compensation for a business move.  Rest assured, all benefits and compensation are available as described within the Uniform Relocation Act, and the State of Oregon laws.  

I have included a complete list of benefits and compensation within my abbreviated TriMet Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations below.  This is a complete list of benefits and compensation, but abbreviated in the description of each item.

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Timeline and Schedule

The Southwest Corridor project schedule shows property acquisition to begin in mid-2021. 

  • Real property appraisals would likely begin several months before the scheduled mid-2021 property acquisitions
  • Occupants of the properties or parcels to be acquired will become eligible for relocation benefits at the time the real property acquisition offer is made by TriMet to each individual property owner

Note: Property occupants, which include: Business owners, landords, and any other tenants, etc. are entitled to and should attend the property appraisal walk-through. Each should be properly prepared with knowledge on how to put their best foot forward during the appraisal process.  Please see my planning guide referenced below to better understand this.

How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

I have prepared a guide that will help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and the SW Corridor project.This guide includes a list of my recommended best practices for you while working through the relocation process and to capture the eligible relocation benefits and compensation needed for your successful business relocation. Please follow this link to Planning Your Business Relocation for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project – Trimet.

Eminent Domain and TriMet Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation. Business owners and their representatives, attorneys, appraisers, and public agency representatives are all welcome to call.

Key Links for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Below are links to various sites related to the SW Corridor Project including: Oregon’s eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act, and TriMet’s Acquisition and Relocation Booklet.  Among other things, these links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

OREGON EMINENT DOMAIN; PUBLIC ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY

Chapter 35 — Eminent Domain; Public Acquisition of Property

TriMet Acquisition and Relocation Booklet

TriMet Booklet

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

TriMet – Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project

Southwest Corridor Light Rail Timeline and Schedule

SW Corridor Schedule & TriMet Policies and Procedures

The Southwest Corridor project schedule shows property acquisition to begin in mid-2021. 

  • Real property appraisals would likely begin several months before mid-2021
  • Property occupants will become eligible for relocation benefits at the time of the real propert acquisition offer are presented for each individual property

Note: Property occupants, which include: Business owners, landords, other tenants, etc. are entitled to and should attend the property appraisal walk-through. Each should be properly prepared with knowledge on how to put their best foot forward during the appraisal process.

TriMet Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

TriMet Eminent Domain Business Relocation and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Wisconsin

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Wisconsin

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Wisconsin’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The state of Wisconsin closely follows the regulations of the federal Uniform Relocation Act without any enhancements as some states include.

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

For your use, I have provided a guide to help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Wisconsin eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Wisconsin Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Wisconsin State Legislature 32.19

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Wisconsin Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Wisconsin Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations, Benefits, and Compensation

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Minnesota

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Minnesota

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Minnesota’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The state of Minnesota follows the federal Uniform Relocation Act, although it has enhanced the reestablishment category to a higher maximum amount of $50,000. The uniform Relocation Act limits this one category to $25,000.

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

For your use, I have provided a guide to help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Minnesota eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Minnesota Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

2019 Minnesota Statues 117.52 UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Minnesota Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Minnesota Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Ohio

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Ohio

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Ohio’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The Ohio relocation regulations are based on and strictly follow the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

For your use, I have provided a guide to help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Ohio eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Ohio Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 163: APPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Ohio Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Ohio Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Alaska

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Alaska

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Alaska’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The Alaska relocation regulations are based on and strictly follow the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

For your use, I have provided a guide to help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Alaska eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Alaska Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Alaska Administrative Code 17.81 Relocation Assistance Services

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Alaska Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations, Abbreviated

Alaska Abbreviated Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Florida

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Florida

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Florida’s relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The Florida relocation regulations are based on and strictly follow the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

The guide above will help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Florida eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Florida Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Florida State DOT Right of Way Manual FDOT

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Florida Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Florida Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Illinois

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Illinois

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Illinois relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The Illinois relocation regulations are based on and strictly follow the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

The guide above will help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to the Illinois eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Illinois Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Illinois State DOT Right of Way Manual IDOT

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Illinois Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Illinois Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Georgia

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Georgia

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Georgia relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

Georgia’s relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

The guide above will help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to Georgia’s eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Georgia Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Georgia State DOT Right of Way Manual GDOT

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Georgia Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Georgia Eminent Domain Business Relocation Compensation Regulations Abbreviated

Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits & Compensation Regulations in Texas

Abbreviated Eminent Domain Business Relocation Regulations – State of Texas

For an owner planning a business relocation in eminent domain, you will need to have a good understanding of the applicable relocation regulations and compensation for your business relocation.

An abbreviated list of Texas relocation benefits for relocation compensation is attached below.  This list can be used as a cheat sheet for your relocation planning.  This will help you understand what you are entitled to for relocation cost reimbursements, or compensation, while planning the relocation of your business that is being displaced by a public project and where the relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.  This is also known as the Uniform Relocation Act, the Uniform Act, or more simply the URA.

The Texas relocation regulations are based on the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain

The guide above will help you get started with planning your business relocation in eminent domain and includes a list of my recommended best practices for the relocation process. Please follow this link to How to Begin Planning Your Business Relocation in Eminent Domain.

Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Questions and Answers

If you have questions, feel free to contact me for answers while planning your relocation.

You can contact me at 425-398-5708 or . There’s no obligation for your contact, it will simply be a good productive conversation.

Below are links to Texas eminent domain and relocation laws and policies along with links to the Federal Uniform Act.  These links will provide you with a full description and eligibility requirements for relocation benefits and payments when eminent domain is used for the acquisition of private property and relocation of the occupants.

Texas Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Texas State DOT Right of Way Manual TXDOT

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970

United States Code Title 42 USC Chapter 61

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR Part 24

Texas Eminent Domain Business Relocation Benefits and Compensation Regulations

Texas Eminent Domain Business Relocation Compensation Regulations

Martyn Daniel Eminent Domain Specialist