Provisions Made to the Uniform Act in the State of Alabama
The state of Alabama has incorporated and tailored the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA) within its legal framework to address the specific needs of its residents. These adaptations are primarily codified in the Alabama Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1999, found in Title 18, Chapter 4 of the Alabama Code.
Key sections with Alabama-specific provisions include, details can be found using this link:
- Section 18-4-1: Establishes the short title of the act.
- Section 18-4-2: Provides definitions for terms used within the chapter.
- Section 18-4-3: Outlines the legislative intent and applicability of the act.
- Section 18-4-4: Details the payment of relocation expenses to displaced persons.
- Section 18-4-5: Specifies additional payments for dwellings occupied for at least 180 days.
- Section 18-4-6: Specifies additional payments for dwellings occupied for at least 90 days.
- Section 18-4-7: Mandates the establishment of relocation assistance advisory programs.
- Section 18-4-8: Addresses the administration of relocation assistance programs.
- Section 18-4-9: Discusses the use of funds for relocation assistance.
- Section 18-4-10: Defines “displaced person” within the context of the act.
- Section 18-4-11: Clarifies that payments received under this chapter are not to be considered as income for certain determinations.
- Section 18-4-12: Ensures the availability of replacement housing before proceeding with projects.
- Section 18-4-13: Provides for the adjustment of monetary limits in accordance with federal revisions.
- Section 18-4-14: Outlines procedures for acquiring real property.
- Section 18-4-15: Covers reimbursement of recording fees, transfer taxes, and similar expenses.