Relocation assistance

Part One of this brochure, Acquiring Real Property for Federal and Federal-Aid Programs and Projects, explains your rights and entitlements as an owner of real property to be acquired for a federally funded project or program.

Part Two of this brochure, Your Rights and Benefits as a Displaced Person Under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program, explains the Relocation Assistance regulations covering persons that must move from a property as a result of acquisition.

Should you have additional questions about acquisition or relocation assistance, please contact the Agency responsible for the federally funded project or program in your area

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Realty implements the Refuge System’s mission by collaborating with states, local governments, and landowners to conserve wildlife habitat and expand opportunities for public recreation, including hunting and fishing. Realty also includes cartography, land surveying, and permitting of rights-of-way.