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Real Estate Guidance & Information
Real Estate Guidance & 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 & 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 & Checklists
Parcel Submittal Checklist
Real Estate LPA Quick Reference Guide
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 & Projects
Public Roads & Private Property Booklet
Your Rights & 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
Waiver Valuation - Preparer Certification
Water Service Certification
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
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 Example
Waiver of Appraisal
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.