RELOCATION ADVISORY SERVICE.
Austin City Code § 14-3-3
in effect§ 14-3-3 - RELOCATION ADVISORY SERVICE.
(A) The City shall provide relocation advisory services that are reasonably comparable to those outlined in the Federal Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. The City may provide these services directly or through an agent of the City.
(B) Displaced persons who are lawfully occupying property on the date the City initiates negotiations to acquire the property are eligible for relocation advisory services. These services also may be provided to persons occupying property immediately adjacent to the property being acquired if the City determines that such persons will suffer substantial economic injury as a result of the property acquisition.
(C) Relocation advisory services will include such measures, facilities, or services as may be necessary or appropriate in order to:
(1) Determine and make timely recommendations concerning the needs and preferences, if any, of displaced persons for relocation assistance;
(2) Provide current and continuing information concerning the availability, sales prices, and rental charges of comparable replacement dwellings for displaced homeowners and tenants; and suitable locations for businesses, farm and ranch operations, and nonprofit organizations;
(3) Inform displaced persons they will not be required to move from a dwelling unless they have been provided a 90-day notice to vacate and notice of relocation eligibility, except when emergency situations impacting health or safety dictate otherwise;
(4) Assist owners of a displaced business, non-profit, or farm or ranch operation locate and become established in a suitable replacement by providing current and continuing information on available replacements, purchase prices, and rental costs;
(5) Provide information about other assistance programs and technical assistance in applying for assistance programs; and
(6) Make available, at the City's discretion, other services to minimize hardships related to adjusting to a different location by providing counseling, information on other sources of assistance that may be available, and other help as appropriate.
(Ord. No. 20230914-055, Pt. 1, 9-25-23)
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14USSTPUPR_CH14-3REBE_S14-3-3READSEFetched: 10/27/2026