41 C.F.R. § 302-2.6 May I be reimbursed for relocation expenses if I relocate to a new official station that is less than 50 miles from my old official duty station?
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Generally no; you may not be reimbursed for relocation expenses if you relocate to a new official station that is less than 50 miles from your old official station, unless the head of the agency or designee authorizes an exception. On a case-by-case basis and having considered the following criteria, the head of your agency or designee may authorize the reimbursement of relocation expenses of less than 50 miles when he/she determines that it is in the interest of the Government: and (a) The one way commuting pattern between the old and new official station increases by at least 10 miles but no more than 50 miles; or (b) There is an increase in the commuting time to the new official station; or (c) A financial hardship is imposed due to increased commuting costs.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 302–2—EMPLOYEES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Subpart A—General Rules
§ 302-2.6 May I be reimbursed for relocation expenses if I relocate to a new official station that is less than 50 miles from my old official duty station?

