Laws and Regulations
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Welcome to the U.S. General Services Administration’s Real Estate Site Acquisition and Relocation website.
On this site you will find useful information and resources to implement GSA’s programs in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (The Uniform Act) The Uniform Act provides important protections and assistance for people affected by the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property for Federal or federally funded projects. This law was enacted by Congress to ensure that people whose real property is acquired, or who move as a direct result of projects receiving Federal funds, are treated fairly and equitably and receive assistance in moving from the property they occupy.
GSA works closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration, the designated Federal Lead Agency for the Uniform Act. Additional information concerning the Uniform Act is also available on the FHWA web site.
Real Property Site Acquisition Program
The Public Buildings Service provides site selection and real property acquisition services for GSA and other agencies in accordance with the Public Buildings Act of 1959, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act). The enacting legislation is contained in the Code of Regulations 49 CFR, Part 24.
Real Property Relocation Program
GSA provides relocation, planning advisory services and claims processing for businesses, individuals and farm operations displaced due to the acquisition of real property for projects using federal funds.
These activities are carried out under the legislation contained in the Uniformed Relocation Assistance and Real Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act). The enacting legislation is contained in the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR, Part 24.
Find information on the external web sites below about Federal Laws and Regulations that pertain to Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation under the Uniform Act (URA)
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Rates are available between 10/1/2022 and 09/30/2025.
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When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.