Right of Way Manual
The Right of Way Manual provides guidance on real estate acquisition, title, appraisal, relocation, and property management.
Right of Way Manual Memorandums
Right of Way manual memorandums are issued as interim updates to the Right of Way Manual.
- 2020-01 - Defense and Indemnity Language (PDF 129KB)
- 2021-01 - Object Codes - Chart of accounts update (PDF 386KB)
- 2022-01 - First contact with property-owners (PDF 162KB)
- 2022-02 - Early and Advance Acquisition and the Use of Eminent Domain (PDF 302KB)
- 2023-01 - Non-Monetary or In-Kind Rent - WSDOT Leasing (PDF 163KB)
- 2023-02 - Surplus Property Valuation Policy (PDF 170KB)
- 2023-03 - Title VI Data Gathering & Annual Reporting (PDF 173KB)
- 2023-04 - Improvements Straddling Right of Way Line and Construction Item (PDF 246KB)
- 2024-01 - New Temporary Relocation Object Code (PDF 153KB)
- 2024-02 - Relocation Monetary Entitlements Changes (PDF 125KB)
- 2024-03 - Waiver Limits (PDF 119KB)
- 2024-04 - Environmental Due Diligence and Valuing Contaminated Properties (PDF 192KB)
- 2024-05 - RES Event Lease (PDF 179KB)
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