Right-of-way templates & brochures

Local agencies acquiring property rights on a federally funded transportation project may use these brochures and templates.

Note: Agencies should consult with their attorney, Title VI specialists, or other expert, knowledgeable in jurisdictional laws and intended use of these general templates prior to use.

Local Public Agencies (LPA) brochures

The following generic brochures are available to local agencies for distribution to property owners and tenants that will be impacted by their federal-aid transportation projects.

Another option is to disburse the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) brochures, which can be obtained online directly from the FHWA website.

 

LPA general templates

Templates used by local agencies that cover general program areas.

 

LAC templates

Templates used by WSDOT’s Local Agency Coordinator (LAC) to perform the Right of Way Certification Review. Local agency staff or consultants can review the templates to understand file expectations prior to requesting a Certification Review.

 

LPA appraisal templates

Templates used by local agencies that pertain to the appraisal function.

 

LPA acquisition templates

Templates used by local agencies that pertain to the acquisition of real property or property rights/interests.

 

LPA certification templates

Templates used by local agencies to request a Right of Way Certificate so their federal-aid project can be authorized for construction.

 

LPA property management templates

Templates used by local agencies that pertain to the management of property purchased that is no longer needed for their federal-aid project.

 

LPA relocation templates

Templates used by local agencies that pertain to providing a variety of relocation assistance activities for residential, non-residential, and personal property only displacements.

1,557 work zone-related crashes

were recorded on state highways in 2025.

542 people were injured

in 2025 due to work zone-related crashes. 

29% increase in fatality collisions

in work zones from 2024 to 2025.