How is Right of Way Acquired by INDOT?
INDOT determines what specific property needs to be acquired for a project after the project has been planned and government requirements have been met. If your property, or a portion of it, needs to be acquired, you, the property owner, will be notified as soon as possible of (1) the agency’s interest in acquiring your property, (2) the agency’s obligation to secure any necessary appraisals, and (3) any other useful information. An appraiser will contact you to make an appointment to inspect your property to determine the initial fair market value of the property. INDOT will have a review appraiser study and recommend approval of the appraisal report used to establish the just compensation to be offered to you for the property needed. This amount will never be less than the fair market value established by the approved appraisal. If INDOT is only acquiring a part of your property, there may be damages or benefits to your remaining property. Any allowable damages or benefits will be re
