Moving Expenses for New Employees

Eligible appointees may receive moving expense reimbursement if certain criteria is met.

Appointee Eligibility

Appointees who meet the eligibility criteria are able to receive reimbursement for qualified expenses associated with their move.

Qualifications
- Appointee receives an initial appointment to a full-time, professional position (unclassified) as defined in the Subdivision 3 of Section 355(a) of the Education Law for a period of 1 year or longer.
- The distance from the employee’s old workplace and old residence to the new workplace is at least 35 miles.

Qualified & Non-Qualified Expenses

Qualified Expenses
- Basic cost of moving household goods and personal effects up to 12,000 pounds from the employee’s residence
- Additional insurance above the lowest valuation rate charged by the commercial carrier
- Short duration (30 days) in-transit storage
- Packing supplies (one-time use supplies)
- Other pets and animals
- Airfare (one, one-way economy class International or Domestic airfare ticket(s) for appointee and their immediate family members)
For more information on qualified expenses — SUNY Plattsburgh Policy – #4044 Moving Expense Reimbursement
Non-Qualified Expenses
- Housing goods or personal effects more than 12,000 pounds
- Other automobiles, motor vehicles, boats and trailers
- Meals and lodging
- Expenses related to buying or selling a house
- Expenses for renting temporary living quarters
- Animals raised for profit, livestock
- Farm tractors, implements and equipment
- Belongings that are not the property of the appointee's immediate family
- Belongings related to commercial enterprises engaged in by the appointee or their family
- Building materials
- Storage unit rental
- Any other expenses incurred by the appointee as a result of a relocation
For more information on non-qualified expenses — SUNY Plattsburgh Policy – #4044 Moving Expense Reimbursement

Frequently Asked Questions

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