The Official South Suburban Airport Project Web Site


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What to Expect

Here is an overview of the 14-step process the state will follow to acquire land for the proposed airport and how it may affect you.

To look at a specific step or see a more in-depth description, simply click on the appropriate number. If you want to take a complete step-by-step tour, select the "Complete 14-Step Process." Please note: the actions described in these steps may happen simultaneously. Additionally, they may occur in a different order than is represented here.

Step No. 1	The state identifies parcels it wants to purchase.
Step No. 2	You receive a letter notifying you of the state's plans to purchase your property.
Step No. 3	Title commitments are ordered.
Step No. 4	Land surveys are scheduled.
Step No. 5	You're notified that surveyors will soon visit your property.
Step No. 6	Land surveys begin.
Step No. 7	An environmental audit is scheduled.
Step No. 8	An environmental scientist arrives at your property to conduct an environmental audit.
Step No. 9	An appraisal is scheduled.
Step No. 10	An appraiser arrives at your property.
Step No. 11	Your appraisal is reviewed by an independent appraiser.
Step No. 12	A relocation agent contacts you to discuss relocation benefits.
Step No. 13	You explore your relocation benefits.
Step No. 14	The state extends a purchase offer to you to buy your property.