Moving and Relocation

Moving and Relocation

The University of Virginia offers a wide range of moving and relocation services to both current and new employees.

What Do We Offer?

Lexicon Real Estate and Relocation Services

Moving to a new location is certainly exciting, but it can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly. UVa's goal is to minimize the stress that comes with planning your move, and to provide financial support when you sell or buy your home. Our partnership with Lexicon Relocation provides access to a professional relocation counselor who will work closely with you throughout the relocation process. At no charge to you, Lexicon's counselor will help organize a relocation plan, coordinate services and answer questions regarding your move. They can assist you with the sale of your current home and the purchase of a home at your new location. Best of all, if you use Lexicon's services to sell or purchase a home you will receive a cash-back rebate (after closing) of 0.25% of the sale or purchase price, which provides additional financial support for your move.

Lexicon Relocation is a full-service global relocation company that provides comprehensive relocation services. As a member of a third-generation family owned group of companies, Lexicon has been providing relocation and transportation services since 1919. Relocating employees can take advantage of Lexicon services to include:

• Home marketing assistance
  

• Home finding assistance
  

• Mortgage assistance
  

• Shipping the household goods
  

Lexicon real estate services (and the cash-back rebate) are also available to current and prior employees, as well as family and friends of all employees.

Reimbursement of Certain Relocation Expenses

The University may elect to offer reimbursement of certain relocation expenses for salaried faculty and university staff hires up to the limits established in the University's Moving and Relocation Policy. To be compensated for moving and relocation expenses, an employee must enter into a Moving Agreement with the University prior to receiving any reimbursements.

Moving and relocation reimbursements may have tax consequences to employees; the University policy reflects IRS Rules and Regulations, Publication 521, Cat. No. 15040E. Reimbursement expense transactions are processed through University Human Resources, and are included in the employee’s regularly scheduled paycheck.