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 in the sections below.

Property for Lease: Red River Retail Space

The City of Austin is currently receiving proposals from prospective tenants for between 3,580 and 7,780 square feet of street level retail space located within the City-owned parking garage at 601 East 5th Street, also known as the "5th Street Parking Garage". Our Property for Lease page has more information on this opportunity.

Please submit all inquiries regarding this property in writing to Mashell Smith, Land Management Real Estate Supervisor, or call (512) 974-7079.

Information for Real Estate Services Customers:

Private Property Matters

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

The Neighborhood Housing and Community Development website provides information regarding homebuyer, homeowner and renter assistance.
The 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 the Planning and Development Review website.