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Real Estate guidance and information

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Real Estate guidance and information

A project receiving federal funding on any part (including but not limited to construction) of the project must follow the Uniform Act and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies for the real estate activities. MDOT Real Estate assists, monitors, reviews, manages and approves the acquisition of all local public agency right of way throughout the state to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. 

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Questions? Contact MDOT-LPA@Michigan.gov

FHWA and MDOT guidance

23 CFR Parts 635, 710, 810

49 CFR Part 24 - Uniform Act

FHWA Real Estate Acquisition Guide for Local Public Agencies*

FHWA LPA toolkit

Michigan Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act

MDOT Real Estate Procedure Manual*

Quick reference and checklists

Parcel submittal checklist

Guidelines for Appraisal Reviews

Real Estate Quick Reference Guide (Update in process)*

Waiver Valuation - 3 Approved Methods*

Waiver Valuation Report Differences

Water Service Replacement Quick Reference

Booklets for property owners

FHWA Acquiring Real Property for Federal-aid Programs and Projects*

Public Roads and Private Property Booklet*

Your Rights and Benefits Booklet*

Training

NHI Course 141045 - Real Estate Acquisition under the Uniform Act

NHI Course 141047 - Local Public Agency Real Estate Acquisition

Waiver valuation overview video*

Acquisition documentation for ROW approval (LPA) video*

Certification forms

Sample forms

 

* Has not been updated for the Uniform Act - final rule, effective June 3, 2024
** Updating soon

Hiring consultants

Pre-qualified acquisition and relocation consultant list

When hiring relocation consultants, the agency must use a pre-qualified consultant from the relocation section of the list.  

When hiring a consultant for acquisition, the agency does not need to use a pre-qualified consultant; however, the person performing the acquisition duties must be supervised by a licensed Michigan broker, have an understanding of the Uniform Act, federal and state laws, and the MDOT Real Estate Procedure Manual.  

Pre-qualified appraisal consultant list

When hiring an appraiser for an acquisition appraisal or review, the agency must use a pre-qualified consultant from MDOT's appraiser list (49 CFR 24.103 (d)(1)).  The agency does not need to use a pre-qualified appraiser if the appraisal is for the disposal of property.