Human Resources Management Division

V. Temporary Storage of Your Household Goods

In addition to expenses for transportation of your household goods and personal effects, you are also entitled to temporary storage of those same goods. NRCS will pay the mover or the storage company directly for these services. Time allowable for temporary storage is limited to 90 days. However, with your written justification, this initial 90-day period may be extended up to 90 more days under certain conditions and if NRCS agrees. The additional 90-day storage time may include but is not limited to the following reasons:

• Strikes, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond your control.
• Suitable family housing is not available at your new duty station.
• Completion of a new residence under construction (by contract).
• Interruption of your move by long-term temporary duty or long-term training assignment that is directed by NRCS.

If you need to store your goods any place other than near your old duty station or your new duty station, contact the administrative officer.

Extra expenses caused by the temporary storage of your household goods and personal effects may be considered as part of the actual cost of storage. These extra expenses can include packing necessitated by the storage, transporting from your home into storage, transporting from storage into your home, unpacking at your new home, or other expenses that would not have occurred if your goods had not been moved and then stored in the first place.

If you rent a van to store your goods temporarily instead of storing your goods in a warehouse, you can be reimbursed for expenses incurred, up to the maximum authorized for storage in the rate schedule. You must present with your claim for this type storage, a receipt copy of a bill showing the storage dates, location, and actual weight of the goods stored in the rental van.

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