Real Estate Services

ORES: Serving Citizens and City Departments

Real Estate Services staff acquire and lease real property for public purposes and for use by City government. We also handle the sale or lease of City property to third parties, the release of public easements on private property, and applications from third parties to use portions of public right-of-way. More information is provided below.

Property for Lease

Please submit all inquiries regarding properties available for lease in writing to Gloria Aguilera, Leasing Supervisor, or call (512) 974-7100.

NOTICE: Recent fee changes for Applications

Download Easement Releases Application
Download Street/Alley Vacations Application
Download Encroachment Agreements Application
Download License Agreements Application

Private Property Matters

Questions about private property matters can be directed to other City departments:

Neighborhood Housing and Community Development website provides information regarding homebuyer, homeowner and renter assistance.
Austin Code Department provides information regarding clearance liens placed on private properties by the City of Austin, and can be reached by calling 3-1-1.
Information on zoning and permitting is provided on Planning and Development Review website.