Real Estate

City of El Paso Real Estate

Real Estate Transaction Policies are provided under Chapter 15.24 of the El Paso City Code.

The Real Estate Division only administers property owned by or to be acquired by the City of El Paso. We do not provide ownership information, title work, appraisals, or other services on non-city-owned property.

All request from the public involving Real Estate transactions requires the submittal of the proper application and all applicable fees.

For information on Right of Way vacations, zoning or permits, please visit the Planning & Inspection Department

For inquiries beyond what is on our website, you may reach the Real Estate team at (915) 212-0825.

City of El Paso Property Listings

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce new real estate listings for publicly owned properties available for purchase. These properties are part of an ongoing effort to responsibly manage and activate underutilized City assets.

Disclaimer – Sale of City-Owned Property
All properties listed for sale by the City of El Paso are subject to the following conditions:

City Council Approval: No sale is final until formally approved by the El Paso City Council.
Minimum Listing Period: In accordance with Texas Local Government Code § 253.014, all properties must be publicly listed for a minimum of 30 days prior to final sale.
Fair Market Value: Properties cannot be sold below fair market value as determined by an appraisal or market analysis, in compliance with applicable laws and City policy.

The City of El Paso reserves the right to withdraw or modify property listings at any time and for any reason prior to the execution of a sale agreement. All transactions are subject to applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Available Property

A list of available properties for sale and lease, along with their details, can be found on the City broker's website.

View Listings

Purchasing City-Owned Property

For inquiries regarding purchasing City-owned property, please fill out the application and submit your request. Include any exhibits such as plats, maps of the area and/or property, pictures of signage or monuments, or any other visual information to help assist us in processing your request.

The city does not provide a list of available city-owned properties. Interested parties must provide a property identification number for the property they have in mind.

The City of El Paso cannot directly sell a property to a member of the public. All applications will be submitted for review to determine if the property requested is in surplus. If the property is designated in surplus, the property will need to be put out to bid. Submittal of this application does not guarantee the property will be sold to the applicant. For questions regarding purchasing city-owned property, email [email protected].

Selling Property To The City

For inquiries regarding selling property to the City, please fill out the application and submit your request. Include any exhibits such as plats, maps of the area and/or property, pictures of signage or monuments, or any other visual information to help assist us in processing your request.

Submitting an application does not guarantee the city will purchase the property. The El Paso City Council must approve all property purchases. For questions regarding selling property to the city, email [email protected].

Leasing City-Owned Property

For inquiries regarding leasing City-owned property, please fill out the lease application and submit your request.

The request should contain a plat map to identify the proposed lease area. Submitting an application does not guarantee the City will lease out the property. For questions regarding the leases, email [email protected].

Temporary Right of Entry

For inquiries regarding a temporary right of entry on City-owned property, please fill out the application and submit your request. Include any exhibits such as plats, maps of the area and/or property, pictures of signage or monuments, or any other visual information to help assist us in processing your request.

Submitting an application does not guarantee the City will grant access to city-owned property. For questions regarding requesting access to city-owned property, email [email protected].

Easements

For inquiries regarding requests for an easement on City-owned property, please fill out the application and submit your request. Include any exhibits such as plats, maps of the area and/or property, pictures of signage or monuments, or any other visual information to help assist us in processing your request.

Submitting an application does not guarantee the City will grant an easement on city-owned property. For questions regarding requesting easements on city-owned property, email [email protected].

Special Events

Special event venues managed by the Department of Museum and Cultural Affairs (MCAD) the El Paso Zoo, Parks & Recreation Department or the Mass Transit Department (Sun Metro) are handled directly by the respective department. To rent facilities from the departments referenced above, please contact them directly.

Please note, no date for the use of a City-owned property is secured until a final agreement has been signed by the City of El Paso and the Applicant. Applications will be reviewed on a “first come, first serve” basis. However, priority will be given to events that are considered established special events (i.e. WinterFest).

For inquiries regarding renting a City-Owned facility, parking lot, or empty lot for a special event, please fill out the application and submit your request. Submitting an application does not guarantee use of city property. Applicants are responsible for acquiring the necessary permits for their event.

For street closures and permits email El Paso Special Events at [email protected].

For questions regarding the rental of city-owned property, email [email protected].

APPLICATION

Processing Fee Schedule

Fee Description	Fees
Application Fees
Application Fee - Easements	$1,000
Application Fee - Leases	$1,000
Application Fee - Purchase/Sale	$1,000
Application Fee - Rights of Entry	$500
Application Fee - Special Event	$500
Considerations
Consideration - Easement	Market Value as determined by Real Estate Policies
Consideration - Lease	Market Value as determined by Real Estate Policies
Consideration - Purchase/Sale	Market Value as determined by Real Estate Policies
Consideration - Rights of Entry	$0
Consideration - Special Event	The greater of $5,000; $10 per parking lot space per day; or 10% a year of the fair market value of the property daily
Other Fees
Agreement Amendments	$200
Consent to Assignments	$200
Due Diligence	Actual cost charged by contractors
Release	$200
Termination of Agreements	$200