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Administration
Back to topDesign
Right of Way's design section is responsible for the design of the rights of way along interstate and primary highways in Iowa.
Design Information
- Right of Way Design Manual
- Abstractor Report of Record Ownership and Liens forms
- CADD Information
- Iowa DOT Public Meetings
Appraisal
The appraisal section is responsible for appraising property the Iowa DOT plans to purchase for highway right of way.
Appraisal Information
Back to topNegotiation, Acquisition and Relocation
The negotiation and acquisition unit is responsible for negotiating the purchase of the land needed for right of way along interstate and primary highways in Iowa.
The relocation unit is responsible for coordinating the relocation of property owners and their personal property from land purchased for right of way along interstate and primary highways in Iowa.
Negotiation, Acquisition, and Relocation Information
- Acquisition and Relocation Manual
- Manual Exhibits
- Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services brochure
- Highways and Your Land brochure
- Statement of property owner's rights
Closing, Transfer of Title and Payment
The title and closing unit of the fiscal and title section is responsible for coordinating the transfer, preparing the proper documents and sending payment for property purchased for right of way along interstate and primary highways in Iowa.
Closing, Transfer of Title and Payment Information
Back to topProperty Management and Local Public Agency Coordination
The Property Management and Local Public Agency Coordination section is responsible for sales of state-owned items, leasing of state-owned real estate, assistance provided to local governments (local public agencies), and land management records.
Property Management and Local Public Agency Coordination Information
- Property Management Manual
- Local Public Agency (LPA) Manual - Right of Way information packet
- Iowa DOT Land Sales
- Using Compensation Estimates on Your Public Improvement Project brochure
- Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home brochure
Utility Accommodation and Coordination
Utility accommodation is the process that occurs when utilities are placed within the highway right of way after a highway is constructed and open to traffic.