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)
• 2024-06 - RES Transit Stop Policy (PDF 168KB)

Individual Chapters

Foreword (PDF 143KB)

Contents (PDF 368KB)

Chapter 1 Administration and Operation (PDF 227KB)

Chapter 2 Organization (PDF 307KB)

Chapter 3 General Information (PDF 287KB)

Chapter 4 Appraisal (PDF 440KB)

Chapter 5 Appraisal Review (PDF 322KB)

Chapter 6 Acquisition (PDF 760KB)

Chapter 7 Title (PDF 246KB)

Chapter 8 Encumbrances (PDF 503KB)

Chapter 9 Instruments (PDF 945KB)

Chapter 10 Vouchers (PDF 300KB)

Chapter 11 Property Management (PDF 9.1MB)

Chapter 12 Relocation Assistance (PDF 1.2MB)

Chapter 13 Forms (PDF 209KB)

Chapter 14 Design Build (PDF 173KB)

Chapter 15 Vacant (PDF 34KB)

Chapter 16 Use and Oversight of Consultants (PDF 246KB)

Chapter 17 Project Certification (PDF 696KB)