Real Estate & City-Owned Property

Real Estate

The Real Estate division is responsible for the acquisition of real property for Bond Projects, Capital Improvement Projects and other projects for use by the City of San Antonio. The sale of real property, encroachment permitting and other disposition services described in the processing fee schedule below are also administered.

Real Estate Resources

Property Owned by the City

The Real Estate division built and maintains a property platform that displays all City-owned property. This database shows different asset types, including potential surplus properties, along with the identified City Department that manages or uses the property.

Real Estate Database

Disclaimer

The data in this application is provided on an "as-is" basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The City of San Antonio assumes no responsibility for the use of this application or the information contained therein. The Real Estate Manager should be contacted for official information as the City typically has multiple transactions per year per department. The baseline data was provided by the Bexar County Appraisal District and reviewed by City departments. The City does not guarantee ownership, use or availability as that can change rapidly.

Purchasing City Property

Potential surplus property is periodically identified. Any properties with that asset classification are in the database that shows all City-owned property. To find that information, please view the database and filter the asset type for "potential surplus" properties.

The sale of surplus property is subject to City Departmental and public utility review, Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval.

It is the responsibility of potential buyers to examine all applicable building codes and zoning ordinances. The City makes no representation or warranty concerning zoning, condition of title or use. Further, the City requires canvassing of all relevant City Departments and public utilities and so cannot guarantee the availability of any properties for a surplus sale.

For more information about these properties and the process on how to acquire these properties please contact the Capital Delivery Real Estate Supervisor.

Email: Contact Form

Phone: 210-207-4039

Petition Process

To begin the request process please read, complete and submit your petition. For more information about the process, please review the Disposition Steps(PDF, 152KB).

Petition for CVA or Surplus Property(PDF, 250KB)

Use this form for the following:

  • Close, Vacate and Abandon (CVA) of Public Right of Way
  • Purchase of Surplus Property

Submit

Submit completed application and check or money order for the non-refundable processing fee, made payable to the City of San Antonio. Petitions are processed only upon a complete submission of the petition package and processing fee.

By Mail

ATTN: Real Estate Manager
Capital Delivery Department
P.O. Box 839966
San Antonio, TX 78283

In Person

City Tower
100 W. Houston St., Street Level
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

Processing Fee Schedule

Type Fee
Joint Use Agreements $500
Licenses of City Property $815
Closure, Vacation and Abandonment of Public Right of Way $1,300
Sale of Surplus Real Property $1,300
Granting and Releasing Easements $815
Rights of Entry $815

NOTE: Fees for processing requests are non-refundable and are in accordance with Chapter 37-22 of the Municipal Code. See this section for additional consideration amounts associated with these processing fees and transactions.

Wireless Tower Rentals & Fiber Optic Cable Requests

Rentals and requests are handled by the Information Technology Services Department (ITSD). Please call 210-207-8301 for more information.