Relocation assistance is provided to persons displaced by projects which acquire real property. The following types of reimbursement, allowances, and help are provided:

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  moving expenses;

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  reimbursement for losses of tangible property;

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  expenses of looking for a business or farm;

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  displacement allowances;

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  amounts required to replace a dwelling which exceed the agency's acquisition cost for the prior dwelling;

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  compensation for increased interest costs and other debt service costs of replacement dwelling (if it is encumbered by a mortgage);

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  expenses for closing costs (but not prepaid expenses) on replacement dwelling (if it is encumbered by a mortgage);

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  rental expenses for displaced tenants;

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  amounts for downpayments on replacement housing for tenants who decide to buy;

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  mortgage insurance through Federal programs with waiver of requirements of age, physical condition, personal characteristics, etc., which borrowers must usually meet; and

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  direct provision of replacement housing (as a last resort).

Verify that the project which displaces the individual has governmental involvement. This can be done by using documents in the individual's possession, contacting the provider or entity involved in the project, or using a precedent. Once verified, obtain the individual's statement either signed or recorded on a Report of Contact page of the assistance without further development or documentation.

NOTE: If the individual retains relocation assistance beyond the month of receipt, see SI 01130.670B.

Treatment of resources excluded by other Federal statutes, SI 01130.640.