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Tenant Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
This tenant Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan is prepared by the City of Chandler in
accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and HUD
regulations at 24 CFR §42.325 and is applicable to public housing tenants.
Minimizing Displacement
The City of Chandler is committed to a policy to make all reasonable efforts to ensure that activities
undertaken through the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or other federal
funding will not cause unnecessary displacement or relocation. Such federally funded programs will
be administered in such a manner that careful consideration is given during the planning phase with
regard to avoiding displacement. Involuntary displacement shall be reserved as a last resort action
necessitated only when no other alternative is available and when the activity is determined
necessary in order to carry out a specific goal or objective that results from an action necessary to
implement HUD management responsibilities, or other projects as allowed by HUD. In this case,
community development and housing programs will be planned in a manner which avoids
displacement of households or business.
However, “voluntary” relocation (temporary or permanent) may be necessary in order to achieve a
benefit to public housing (such as housing rehabilitation or reconstruction). As it pertains to the City’s
Public Housing, CDBG, HOME and NSP programs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Handbook 1378, shall be adopted in its entirety as a part of this policy.
1. Permanent, Involuntary Displacement
The City of Chandler will provide reasonable relocation assistance to tenant displaced
permanently and involuntarily as a result of the use of HUD/federal assistance to substantially
rehabilitate or demolish a unit. Benefits and assistance to displaced persons may include:
a. Actual moving costs or fixed payment.
b. Financial assistance sufficient to enable the displaced person to occupy a suitable
replacement dwelling (tenant benefits vary).
c. Advisory services necessary to minimize hardships in relocating.
2. Provisions for One-for-One Replacement (Acceptable Replacement Units (24 CFR 42.375(b))
The City of Chandler will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate-income
dwelling units demolished or converted to use other than as low/moderate-income housing
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as a direct result of activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and as described in 24 C.F.R. Part 570. Replacement
low/moderate-income units may include public housing or existing housing receiving Section
8 project based-assistance or other types of federal assisted units.
All replacement housing will be provided within three years of the commencement of the
demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion and will meet the following requirements:
a. The units will be located within the City of Chandler.
b. The units will meet all applicable housing, building, and zoning ordinances and will be
in standard, good condition.
c. The units will be designed to remain low/moderate-income dwelling units for at least
10 years from the date of initial occupancy (applies to initial tenant only). (See 24 CFR
§42.375(b)(5)).
d. The units will be sufficient in size and number (functionally equivalent) to house at least
the number of occupants who could have been housed in the units that are demolished
or converted.
Before obligating or expending HUD/federal funds that will directly result in such demolition
or conversion, the local government (City of Chandler) will make public and submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development the following information in writing:
a. A description of the proposed assisted activity.
b. The general location on an area map including approximate number of dwelling units
by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than
low/moderate-income dwelling units.
c. A time schedule for commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion.
d. The general location on a service area map and approximate number of dwelling units
by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement units.
e. Identification of the source of funding at the time of submittal and the time frame,
location and source for the replacement dwelling unit.
f. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will be designed to
remain a low/moderate-income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of
initial occupancy. (See 24 CFR §42.375(b)(5)).
g. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of a unit with a smaller unit
is consistent with the housing needs of LMI persons in the jurisdiction.
3. Provisions for Relocation Assistance for Residential Displacement
The City of Chandler will provide relocation assistance, as described in 24 CFR Part 570, to
each low/moderate-income household involuntarily displaced by the rehabilitation or
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demolition of residential housing or by the conversion of a low/moderate-income dwelling to
another use as a direct result of HUD/federally assisted activities. Persons that are relocated
are entitled to:
a. A choice between actual reasonable moving expenses or a fixed expense and
dislocation allowance.
b. Advisory services
c. Reimbursement for reasonable and necessary security deposits and credit checks.
d. Replacement housing assistance which may include a Section 8 housing voucher/
certificate and referral to assisted units; cash rental assistance to reduce the rent and
utility cost or lump sum payment equal to the present value of rental assistance
installments to be used toward purchasing an interest in a housing cooperative or
mutual housing association.
4. Temporary, Voluntary Relocation
a. Persons occupying a housing unit which is to be rehabilitated using HUD/federal fund
must voluntarily agree to participate in the program and shall temporarily vacate the
housing at the direction of the City in order to facilitate the safe, timely and economical
rehabilitation process.
b. A moving allowance will be established and provided to each household.
c. The City will provide referrals to safe, decent and sanitary housing for use as temporary
relocation housing. The unit shall be available free of charge to temporarily displaced
households for the time period authorized by the City but generally for the period of
rehabilitation construction.
d. A storage allowance maybe provided if storage is necessary and essential to the move.
e. Insurance cost for the replacement value of the household property in connection with
the move will be provided for the household furnishings.
5. Permanent, Voluntary Displacement and Relocation
If it is determined by the City that the occupants of a dwelling should be permanently relocated
and the occupants voluntarily consent, benefits will be provided in accordance with the
Uniform Relocation Act. CFR Part 570.
6. Tenant Assistance Policy/Federally Funded Rental Rehabilitation Program
a. It is not the City’s policy to displace families in rental units. The City will be required to
warrant that the proposed rehabilitation will not cause any tenant to be permanently
displaced unless the City will be able to relocate the tenant displaced in accordance
with HUD relocation criteria. The City will be required to comply with all URA notice
requirements to the tenant in occupancy of a rental unit. Rehabilitation funds will not
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be used to rehabilitate the rental units if the rehabilitation will cause the permanent
displacement of low moderate income (LMI) families.
b. If it becomes necessary for the City to temporarily move a tenant from a unit as a direct
result of rehabilitation assisted through rental rehabilitation funds, the City will assure
that the tenant is given a referral to a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling unit at an
affordable rate as described in the applicable regulations.
c. Should temporary displacement become necessary for a tenant as a result of the rental
rehabilitation assistance, the City will assure that tenants are provided temporary
relocation information, counseling, and housing referrals, Fair Housing information
and other relocation services as needed without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
familial status, age, disability, or national origin, so as to enable the family to obtain
decent, safe and sanitary housing at an affordable rent.
d. Where required, compensation to obtain replacement housing shall not exceed the
statutory Uniform Relocation Act (URA) threshold.
7. Appeals/Counseling
a. If a claim for assistance is denied by the City, the claimant may appeal, where applicable
to the City of Chandler and their decision shall be final unless a court determines the
decision was arbitrary and capricious.
b. Counseling will be provided to displaced tenants in the areas housing counseling, fair
housing, real estate transactions, and locating and evaluating replacement housing
options. Counseling shall be provided by an appropriate service provider identified by
the City.
c. These services are available to ensure that no person is discriminated against based
upon age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or presence
of children in the household and that the displaced tenants receives information
concerning the full range of housing opportunities within the local housing market.
Reference:
HUD Handbook, Community Planning and Development (CPD)/Tenant Assistance, Relocation
and Real Property Acquisition (1378.0)
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Temporary Relocation Assistance Policy
Temporary Relocation Assistance Overview
Families residing in Chandler Public Housing may be asked to temporarily or permanently relocate
for reasons that may include maintenance, capital improvements, or on a case-by-case basis for
emergency purposes. This list is not all inclusive.
This policy will discuss the types of moves and responsibilities for costs, as well as limitations on costs
paid by the city of Chandler.
Moving Costs
1. Self-Move
A self-move means that the temporarily displaced household will be responsible for the
physical move of their furnishings and personal property. The self-move payment will be in
accordance with the attached 2012 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs Fixed Residential Move Cost Schedule
published by the Federal Highway Administration.
** Note: The move assistance may not exceed the levels indicated for the average
number of furnished rooms referenced in the Residential Moving Expense and
Dislocation Allowance Payment Schedule for the State of Arizona.
2. Commercial Move
The City will procure the services of a licensed bonded moving company to move the tenant’s
household furnishings under this voluntary agreement when a self-move is not a viable
option.
3. Packing and Unpacking Assistance
The City of Chandler will discuss relocation assistance options with the tenant and determine
whether packing and unpacking services performed by a commercial moving company is
necessary to accomplish the move.
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4. Storage of Household Furnishings
The cost of storage for the tenant’s furnishings will be provided when the City determines that
storage is necessary for the housing rehabilitation work to occur.
Rental Assistance
The City of Chandler will provide up to $________________ per month (variable, depending upon
suitable unit) in rental assistance for the period of time the home/unit is being rehabilitated, or when
the home/unit is habitable, whichever is shorter. The City will provide one referral to a suitable unit.
The temporary replacement unit selected by the homeowner must pass a Housing Quality Standards
inspection (HQS) performed by the City of Chandler Housing Rehab Specialist. The City of Chandler
will NOT provide rental assistance for a unit that does NOT meet HQS requirements and rental
assistance will NOT be provided for homeowners that temporarily relocate with family members.
Temporary relocation assistance expenses (rental assistance, moving costs, and storage) are paid by
the City of Chandler and are not the tenant’s responsibility.
Because the project is funded by HUD you will be protected by a federal law known as the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA).
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Request for Temporary Relocation Assistance
Property Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant (Head of Household): _______________________________________________________________________
Housing Program: __________________________________________________________________________________
The City of Chandler has informed me that I need to temporarily move to facilitate the rehabilitation
of my home/unit. I understand the information I provide will be used to help the City effectively
plan and coordinate my move.
Anticipated Duration of Temporary Relocation
Starting on or about ________________, I will move temporarily from my home and the estimated
length of temporary relocation will be up to ____ days.
Temporary Replacement Unit Selection
The Housing Specialist has explained the temporary relocation assistance and I choose to:
_____ Move to a suitable temporary housing unit identified by the City of Chandler that meets
housing inspection standards.
_____ Move in with friends/family.
_____ Locate my own unit that will pass housing inspection standards.
Moving Assistance Needed (check all that apply):
____ Residential move by a licensed bonded moving company
____ Temporary storage for household furnishings that will not be moved to the temporary unit
____ Packing of household items
____ Unpacking of household items
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Pets:
____ I do not have pets.
____ I have pet(s) that will move with me.
____ cats Number:
____ dogs Breed and number:
**The City of Chandler does not provide temporary shelter for pets.
Cable TV:
Yes / No
Service Provider:
Internet:
Yes / No
Service Provider:
ADA Unit Needed: Yes / No
Downstairs/Upstairs:
Temporary Relocation Certification
I (we) have been provided a copy of the City of Chandler Temporary Relocation Policy and understand
fully the conditions, restrictions and assistance stated in the Policy and do certify that my request to
participate in this Policy is a voluntary act.
I (we) certify that the temporary relocation assistance offered by this Policy is needed, and that by
signature below, I/we hereby request the assistance available under this policy be provided.
Head of Household Signature:
Date:
Other Household Member Signature:
Date:
Other Household Member Signature:
Date:
Other Household Member Signature:
Date:
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City of Chandler Determination:
The Tenant is eligible to receive assistance available under the City’s Temporary Relocation
Assistance Policy.
The Tenant is not eligible to receive Temporary Relocation Assistance for the following
reasons:
Housing Administrative Supervisor Signature
Date