Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation

Overview

The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA or Uniform Act) and other HUD requirements such as section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act provide important protections and assistance for people and businesses affected by a federally funded projecting involving acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property. The URA was enacted by Congress to ensure fair, uniform, and equitable treatment and just compensation for, and assistance in moving from, the property they own or occupy.

HUD works closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the designated Federal Lead Agency for the URA. Additional information concerning the URA is also available on the FHWA website.

Highlighted Resources

For HUD-assisted programs and projects refer to the Uniform Act or URA as amended, 42 USC 4601 et seq, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24.
For the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, and certain other programs also refer to Section 104(d) of the HCD Act as amended, 42 USC 5304(d), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 42.
Current URA Final Rule ^NEW This final rule revised the URA implementing regulations, effective June 3, 2024. HUD is currently developing implementation guidance and updating resources.
Resources and Trainings on the HUD Exchange [pending updates from 2024 Final Rule] Please sign up for the Acquisition and Relocation Mailing List on the HUD Exchange to keep abreast of updates and any new trainings and resources.
URA the HUD Way Training Modules [pending update from 2024 Final Rule]
URA Replacement Housing Payments (RHPs) for Permanently Displaced Mobile Home Occupants ^NEW

HUD's Relocation and Real Estate Division RRED

HUD's Relocation and Real Estate Division (RRED) has delegated authority for the URA. RRED is also responsible for developing and implementing guidance on real estate and relocation activities in connection with HUD programs.

Robert C. Peterson, Deputy Director, Email
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development
Office of Affordable Housing, Relocation Division (DGHR)
451 7th Street SW, Room 7160
Washington, DC 20410

For local project related inquiries and assistance contact the applicable HUD Regional Relocation Specialist in your area below.

CPD Relocation and Real Estate Division Regional Relocation Specialists

Regional Relocation Specialists:

	Emie Eshmawy, Email, Regions I, II, & III
	Lori Martin, Email, Regions V, VIII, & X
	Ursula McLendon, Email, Regions VI & IX
	Regina Montgomery, Email, Regions IV & VII

Additional Staff:

Cari Palerm, Email, Headquarters / Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
Jennifer Rivera De Jesus, Email, CDBG-Disaster Recovery
Tosha Pierce, Email, Headquarters, Relocation Specialist

Content current as of May 22, 2025.