RELOCATION

View of a new kitchen with updated appliances at a newly developed affordable housing complex in Norwalk, CT.

Relocating individuals and families is a sensitive process, whether for one day or several months. Ensuring that all requirements are met while treating families with respect and dignity is essential to a successful outcome. EJP works with development team members to carefully and thoughtfully plan for and carry out the relocation of families who must move either temporarily or permanently due to development activities.

Our team provides technical assistance and guidance throughout the entire relocation process –from planning to successful moves. We have advised our clients on relocation efforts for many project types including demolition/disposition, on-site rehabilitation, new construction and conversions through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Choice Neighborhoods, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and other programs.

Our goal is to ensure that relocation practices and efforts comply with all federal, state and local guidelines, and that families are fully aware of their rights, receive their unit of choice, and experience a smooth process with limited emotional or physical turmoil.

Prepare relocation plans, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 18, Section 104(d) and/or other applicable regulations
Draft relocation notices and help manage resident communication so that they fully understand their relocation options and obligations
Develop right-to-return and re-occupancy policies that govern how new units are assigned and criteria for determining eligibility for return
Present relocation policies and procedures to residents and other stakeholders
Integrate eviction mitigation procedures
Advise on mobility counseling

Provide technical assistance for effective execution of the relocation process
Analyze client needs related to relocation planning and other wrap-around services
Track a relocation schedule that is coordinated with development phasing
Generate budgets, ensuring resources are available for various relocation benefits
Draft RFPs and scopes of work, helping clients select competent contractors and staff
Assist clients with negotiating relocation contracts
Review and audit relocation files
Procure relocation tracking software that can be integrated with other PHA software
Prepare Section 8 relocation voucher application

RELOCATION

Prepare relocation plans, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 18, Section 104(d) and/or other applicable regulations

Draft relocation notices and help manage resident communication so that they fully understand their relocation options and obligations

Develop right-to-return and re-occupancy policies that govern how new units are assigned and criteria for determining eligibility for return

Present relocation policies and procedures to residents and other stakeholders

Integrate eviction mitigation procedures

Advise on mobility counseling