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42 U.S.C. § 4621

Declaration of findings and policy

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(a) FindingsThe Congress finds and declares that—(1) displacement as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by a Federal agency or with Federal financial assistance is caused by a number of activities, including rehabilitation, demolition, code enforcement, and acquisition;(2) relocation assistance policies must provide for fair, uniform, and equitable treatment of all affected persons;(3) the displacement of businesses often results in their closure;(4) minimizing the adverse impact of displacement is essential to maintaining the economic and social well-being of communities; and(5) implementation of this chapter has resulted in burdensome, inefficient, and inconsistent compliance requirements and procedures which will be improved by establishing a lead agency and allowing for State certification and implementation.(b) Policy

This subchapter establishes a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by a Federal agency or with Federal financial assistance. The primary purpose of this subchapter is to ensure that such persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of programs and projects designed for the benefit of the public as a whole and to minimize the hardship of displacement on such persons.

(c) Congressional intentIt is the intent of Congress that—(1) Federal agencies shall carry out this subchapter in a manner which minimizes waste, fraud, and mismanagement and reduces unnecessary administrative costs borne by States and State agencies in providing relocation assistance;(2) uniform procedures for the administration of relocation assistance shall, to the maximum extent feasible, assure that the unique circumstances of any displaced person are taken into account and that persons in essentially similar circumstances are accorded equal treatment under this chapter;(3) the improvement of housing conditions of economically disadvantaged persons under this subchapter shall be undertaken, to the maximum extent feasible, in coordination with existing Federal, State, and local governmental programs for accomplishing such goals; and(4) the policies and procedures of this chapter will be administered in a manner which is consistent with fair housing requirements and which assures all persons their rights under title VIII of the Act of April 11, 1968 (Public Law 90–284), commonly known as the Civil Rights Act of 1968 [42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.], and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.].(Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 201, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1895; Pub. L. 100–17, title IV, § 404, Apr. 2, 1987, 101 Stat. 248.)Editorial NotesReferences in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and (c)(2), (4), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1894, known as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4601 of this title and Tables.

This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c)(1), (3), was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1895, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

Title VIII of the Act of April 11, 1968 (Public Law 90–284), commonly known as the Civil Rights Act of 1968, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), is title VIII of Pub. L. 90–284, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 81, known as the Fair Housing Act, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 3601 et seq.) of chapter 45 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1987—Pub. L. 100–17 substituted “Declaration of findings and policy” for “Declaration of policy” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of Federal and federally assisted programs in order that such persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of programs designed for the benefit of the public as a whole.”

Statutory Notes and Related SubsidiariesEffective Date of 1987 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–17 effective on effective date provided in regulations promulgated under section 4633 of this title (as amended by section 412 of Pub. L. 100–17), but not later than 2 years after Apr. 2, 1987, see section 418 of Pub. L. 100–17, set out as a note under section 4601 of this title.

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 220(b), Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1903, provided that: “Any rights or liabilities now existing under prior Acts or portions thereof shall not be affected by the repeal of such prior Acts or portions thereof under subsection (a) of this section [repealing sections 1415(7)(b)(iii), (8) second sentence, 1465, 2473(b)(14), 3074, and 3307(b), (c) of this title, section 2680 of Title 10, Armed Forces, sections 501 to 512 of Title 23, Highways, sections 1231 to 1234 of Title 43, Public Lands, and section 1606(b) of former Title 49, Transportation, and provisions set out as notes under sections 501 and 511 of Title 23].”

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 90 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1972–2024 · leading case: Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia
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Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia (1983) scotus · cites it 3× “” 42 U. S. C. §4621 . Under traditional concepts of eminent domain, a homeowner would receive only the market *37 value of his condemned house.”
State Ex Rel. Department of Transportation v. Little (2004) okla · cites it 2× “§ 4621 (b), which state; "This subchapter establishes a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by a Federal agency or with Federal financial assistance. The primary purpose of this subchapter…”
Beaty v. Imperial Irrigation District (1986) calctapp · cites it 4× “" ( 42 U.S.C. § 4621 .) Congress defined a "displaced person" as ".”
City of Reno v. Reno Gazette-Journal (2003) nev · cites it 2× “[5] 42 U.S.C. § 4621 (b) (1995). [6] 42 U.S.C.”
Long v. State of S.D. (2017) sd · cites it 2× “42 U.S.C. § 4621 (b). Displaced persons are defined as “any person who moves from real property, or moves his personal property from real property” in response to “a written notice of intent to acquire or the acquisition of such real property in whole or in part for a program or…”
Commissioner of Transportation v. Rocky Mountain, LLC (2006) conn · cites it 2× “See 42 U.S.C. §§ 4621 and 4651. 20 The uni *718 form relocation act requires federal agencies to follow uniform procedures when taking real property and to compensate those displaced by such takings for their relocation costs.”
Ben J. v. City of Salina (2009) kan · cites it 2× “42 U.S.C. § 4621 (a)(1) (2006). The Kansas Act was established in order to comply with the Federal Act.”
Cole v. Harris (1977) cadc · cites it 4× “42 U.S.C. § 4621 (1970). . 42 U.S.C. § 4622 (a)(1) and 4622(b) (1970).”
Genanett Alexander v. U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Carla A. Hills, Secretary (1977) ca7 · cites it 2× “See also: 42 U.S.C. § 4621 . Relocation assistance under URA is afforded to “displaced persons”.”
Jose F. Olivares v. Winston Martin, Director, San Antonio Development Corp. (1977) ca5 “Olivares also relies on the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4621 (1970). The Act provides for the payment of relocation expenses of a person or business displaced by acquisition of real property for a program or project undertaken by a federal agency.”
Massie v. United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (2010) ca3 “” 42 U.S.C. § 4621 (b). 14 . Federal regulations define a "program or project,” within the context of Uniform Relocation Act assistance, as "any activity or series of activities undertaken by a Federal Agency or with Federal financial assistance received or anticipated in any…”
Rumber v. District of Columbia (2009) dcd “Plaintiffs Oh, DeSilva and Rose and Joseph Rumber’s Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act Claim is Not Ripe Plaintiffs Oh, DeSilva and Rose and Joseph Rumber contend that their claims under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property…”
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