Right-of-Way

The WV Division of Highways (WVDOH) usually does not acquire necessary property for a highway project until shortly before construction is due to start. When that time arrives, WVDOH will contact all the persons directly affected. In some cases, there are no homes or businesses that need to be relocated.

Before Highways reaches the construction stage, however, there is much you can learn about the process. Two extremely informative booklets are available through the links below.

This brief summary of right-of-way information may be helpful:

• No residents will be displaced unless decent, safe and sanitary housing will be offered to those who are to be relocated.
• All families, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the project will be given just compensation for their property as established by accepted appraisal practices.
• In addition, displaced families may be eligible for certain relocation benefits, such as assistance in finding replacement homes, moving costs and replacement housing payments.
• Displaced businesses may also be eligible to receive relocation benefits, such as relocation assistance, actual moving costs expense reimbursement, business reestablishment expense payment and in-lieu-of payments.

Right-of-Way Booklets

The Guide for Property Owners

Tenants and Relocation Assistance and Moving Costs or Replacement Housing