49 C.F.R. § 24.305

Fixed payment for moving expenses—nonresidential moves

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(a) Business. A displaced business may be eligible to choose a fixed payment in lieu of the payments for both actual moving and related expenses, as well as actual reasonable reestablishment expenses provided by §§ 24.301, 24.303, and 24.304. Such fixed payment, except for payment to a nonprofit organization, shall equal the average annual net earnings of the business, as computed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, but not less than $1,000 nor more than $53,200. The displaced business is eligible for the payment if the agency determines that:

(1) The business owns or rents personal property which must be moved in connection with such displacement and for which an expense would be incurred in such move and the business vacates or relocates from its displacement site;

(2) The business cannot be relocated without a substantial loss of its existing patronage (clientele or net earnings). A business is assumed to meet this test unless the agency determines that it will not suffer a substantial loss of its existing patronage;

(3) The business is not part of a commercial enterprise having more than three other entities which are not being acquired by the agency, and which are under the same ownership and engaged in the same or similar business activities;

(4) The business is not operated at a displacement dwelling solely for the purpose of renting such dwelling to others;

(5) The business is not operated at the displacement site solely for the purpose of renting the site to others; and

(6) The business contributed materially to the income of the displaced person during the 2 taxable years prior to displacement. (See § 24.2(a).)

(b) Determining the number of businesses. In determining whether two or more displaced legal entities constitute a single business, which is entitled to only one fixed payment, all pertinent factors shall be considered, including the extent to which:

(1) The same premises and equipment are shared;

(2) Substantially identical or interrelated business functions are carried out and business and financial affairs are commingled;

(3) The entities are held out to the public, and to those customarily dealing with them, as one business; and

(4) The same person or closely related persons own, control, or manage the affairs of the entities.

(c) Farm operation. A displaced farm operation (defined at § 24.2(a)) may choose a fixed payment, in lieu of the payments for both actual moving as well as related expenses and actual reasonable reestablishment expenses, in an amount equal to its average annual net earnings as computed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, but not less than $1,000 nor more than $53,200. In the case of a partial acquisition of land, which was a farm operation before the acquisition, the fixed payment shall be made only if the agency determines that:

(1) The acquisition of part of the land caused the operator to be displaced from the farm operation on the remaining land; or

(2) The partial acquisition caused a substantial change in the nature of the farm operation.

(d) Nonprofit organization. A displaced nonprofit organization may choose a fixed payment of $1,000 to $53,200, in lieu of the payments for both actual moving as well as related expenses and actual reasonable reestablishment expenses, if the agency determines that it cannot be relocated without a substantial loss of existing patronage (membership or clientele). A nonprofit organization is assumed to meet this test unless the agency demonstrates otherwise. Any payment in excess of $1,000 must be supported with financial statements for the two 12-month periods prior to the acquisition. The amount to be used for the payment is the average of 2 years annual gross revenues less administrative expenses. (See appendix A to this part, section 24.305(d).)

(e) Average annual net earnings of a business or farm operation. The average annual net earnings of a business or farm operation are one-half of its net earnings before Federal, State, and local income taxes during the 2 taxable years immediately prior to the taxable year in which it was displaced. If the business or farm was not in operation for the full 2 taxable years prior to displacement, net earnings shall be based on the actual period of operation at the displacement site during the 2 taxable years prior to displacement, projected to an annual rate (see appendix A to this part, section 24.305(e), for sample calculations). Average annual net earnings may be based upon a different period of time when the agency determines it to be more equitable. Net earnings include any compensation obtained from the business or farm operation by its owner, the owner's spouse, and dependents. The displaced person shall furnish the agency proof of net earnings through income tax returns, certified financial statements, or other reasonable evidence, which the agency determines is satisfactory. (See appendix A to this part, section 24.305(e).)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1993–2025 · leading case: In Re Relocation Benefits of James Bros. Furniture, Inc., 642 N.W.2d 91 (Minn. Ct. App. 2002).

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In Re Relocation Benefits of James Bros. Furniture, Inc., 642 N.W.2d 91 (Minn. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 3× “” 49 C.F.R. § 24.305 (k) (2000). The hearing officer concluded relator was not entitled to storage costs for the inventory not sold at Monk’s inventory-liquidation sale because the unliquidated property was stored at the homes of family and friends.”

The M/V Cape Ann v. United States, 199 F.3d 61 (1st Cir. 1999). “…including loss of goodwill, loss of profits, and legal expenses incurred in preparing a claim for benefits. See 49 C.F.R. 24.305(c),(d), & (h).'”

Steve A. Baldwin, as Rep. of the Joan A. Baldwin Fam. Trust, Agreement; The Steve A. Baldwin Fam. Trust; The Alton Baldwin Fam., Trust Agreement; & Baldwin Enter. v. Arkansas Dep't Of, Transp., 2025 Ark. App. 114 (Ark. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 7× “In analyzing the number of displaced businesses eligible for reestablishment payments, the DOT utilized 49 C.F.R. § 24.305 (b), which provides guidance on determining the number of businesses entitled to a fixed payment.”

Kansas Fire & Saf. Equip. v. City of Topeka (Kan. Ct. App. 2022). “The tenants now sought "'in lieu of' payments under 49 CFR Part 24.305, which include consideration of earnings of a business over a two year period prior to being displaced, rather than the actual moving and relocation expenses sought in the original petition.”

Rose v. City of Burlington (Vt. Super. Ct. 2005). “Ineligible Moving and Related Expenses, 49 C.F.R. § 24.305 (i) (1989) (“A displaced person is not entitled to payment for: .”

Torrente v. Metro. Atlanta Rapid Transit Auth., 603 S.E.2d 470 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004). “49 CFR § 24.305 (d), (h). Cf. MARTA v. Funk, 263 Ga.”

United Auto Workers v. Dep't of Transp., 93 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 9213 (Cal. Ct. App. 1993). “05; 49 C.F.R. § 24.305 (j) (1992).) The UAW’s claim for relocation assistance from Caltrans included a request for payment of the cost of renovating replacement property to make it suitable for the UAW’s use.”

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