A displaced business, farm operation, or NPO may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in searching for a replacement site, not exceeding

$5,000

. Expenses may include those for transportation,

meals (excluding tips and alcohol) and lodging away from home

, and the reasonable value of time spent in the search of a replacement location, obtaining permits/attending zoning hearings and

expenses

negotiating the purchase of a replacement site based on a reasonable salary or

fee, including actual, reasonable, and necessary attorney's fees

.

Real estate agent/broker search fees are eligible, but sales commissions associated with the purchase of the replacement location are not eligible.