§ 12585 Federal Project Local Costs
The law says the state will pay for the local costs that the federal government requires for certain projects, but only for the cost of acquiring land, easements, and rights‑of‑way needed for those projects.
A city wants to build a new road that needs federal funding, and the federal government requires the city to buy the land and easements for the road.
The state will reimburse the city for the money spent on buying that land, easements, and rights‑of‑way, but it will not pay for any other expenses.
State Cost = Land Cost + Easement Cost + Right‑of‑Way Cost
A city buys land, easements, and rights‑of‑way for a federally‑funded highway project.
Result: $2,800,000
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§ 12585 Federal Project Local Costs
Last verified: January 11, 2026