Real Estate Information

Overview

FTA is committed to ensuring that FTA grant recipients comply with all laws, regulations, and agency guidance related to the acquisition of real property for use on federally-supported transit projects. FTA recipients must ensure all private property owners are treated fairly, consistently, and equitably throughout the real property acquisition process. Below are references and resources related to real property acquisition for property owners and occupants, transit agency staff, and other real property acquisition professionals. 

Legislation and Regulation

• 49 CFR Part 24
• FTA Circular 5010.1E – Revised July, 16, 2018 
• Uniform Act Frequently Asked Questions – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Real Estate Acquisition Management Plan (RAMP) Outline

Resources

• Request for FTA Real Estate Concurrence Transmittal Checklist
• General Acquisition and Relocation Information Brochure

Training

• Introduction to Right-of-Way Requirements and the Uniform Act
• National Transit Institute
• National Highway Institute 
• International Right of Way Association