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Real Estate guidance and information
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
FHWA Real Estate Acquisition Guide for Local Public Agencies*
Michigan Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act
MDOT Real Estate Procedure Manual*
Quick reference and checklists
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
Certification forms
Sample forms
- Administrative Settlement
- Compensation Summary Statement
- Consent (Temporary rights)
- Donation of Compensation
- Donation in Exchange
- Easement - County Drain
- Easement - Highway
- Easement - Sidewalk
- Good Faith Offer LPA (Under threat of condemnation)
- Memorandum of Negotiations example
- Memorandum of Negotiations
- Preliminary Interview
- Project Spreadsheet example
- Release of Damage LPA
- Relocation Eligibility Notice
- Relocation-Business Claim
- Relocation-Payment in Compliance with PA 367/PA 439
- Relocation-Principal Residence Compensation worksheet
- Relocation-Replacement Dwelling Certification
- Relocation-Replacement Housing Determination (625B)
- Relocation-Replacement Mobile Home Determination (625D)
- Relocation-Replacement Rental Determination (625C)
- Relocation-Residential Claim
- Relocation-Tenant Gross Total Income Certification
- Setting Just Compensation Authorization
- Waiver of Appraisal
* Has not been updated for the Uniform Act - final rule, effective June 3, 2024
** Updating soon
Contracting
For acquisition appraisals, the Local Agency must use a prequalified consultant from MDOT’s 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. For acquisition and relocation, the Agency does not need to use a prequalified consultant; however, we highly recommend the person performing these duties has an understanding of the Uniform Act, federal and state laws, and the MDOT Real Estate Procedure Manual.