GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Austin City Code § 14-3-2
in effect§ 14-3-2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(A) This chapter authorizes the payment of relocation benefits to a person who is displaced because of the City's acquisition of real property.
(B) This chapter applies when a person, family, business concern, farming or ranching operation, or non-profit organization is required to relocate in connection with the City's acquisition of real property:
(1) under eminent domain or the threat of eminent domain; or
(2) involving a grant, loan, or contribution by the state or federal government requiring payment of relocation benefits; or
(3) in connection with a flood risk reduction or erosion control buyout, rehabilitation, or demolition program.
(C) The City shall follow the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and related federal regulations for the acquisition of real property or displacement of a property owner involving:
(1) a grant, loan, or contribution by the state or federal government requiring compliance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and related federal regulations; or
(2) the City's use of eminent domain or the threat of eminent domain.
(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_S14-3-2GEPRFetched: 10/27/2026