Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property

To assist State and local governments, and certain eligible (501(c)(3) tax-exempt status) non-profit organizations with acquiring surplus Federal real property for various public uses that benefit communities.

Based on a determination by GSA of a property's highest and best use, surplus Federal real and related personal property may be conveyed to State and local governments and, in some cases, certain eligible non-profit organizations for various public purposes or uses as allowed by law. These conveyances are called Public Benefit Conveyances (PBCs). Under the law, PBCs are completed without monetary consideration or at discounts of up to 100 percent of the fair market value; and, depending on the PBC, the use of the property is restricted for a period of up to 30 years or in perpetuity. Property may be conveyed at a discount of up to 100 percent for Homeless assistance use; if the property is conveyed by deed, it must be used for homeless assistance purposes for 30 years; if it is conveyed by lease or permit the property must be used for a period according to the terms of the lease or permit, which is generally not less than one year. Surplus Federal real property is also conveyed at discounts of up to 100 percent for public park or recreation use (restriction: perpetuity); public health or educational purposes (restriction: 30 years for both); historic monument (restriction: perpetuity); correctional (restriction: perpetuity); law enforcement (restriction: perpetuity); emergency management response use, including fire and rescue services (restriction: perpetuity); self-help housing (restriction: 30 years); port facility use (restriction: perpetuity), wildlife conservation (restriction: perpetuity); public airport (restriction: perpetuity) and public highway use (restriction: none): public airport use (restriction: perpetuity); wildlife conservation (restriction: perpetuity).

State and local government agencies are eligible to apply for surplus real property for park and recreation, correctional facility, law enforcement, historic monument, public airport, public health, educational, homeless assistance, self help housing, emergency management, public road widening and port facilities. Eligibility for property for wildlife conservation use, other than for migratory birds and highway use, is limited to the States. Tax-supported and nonprofit medical and educational institutions, housing assistance and homeless assistance providers which have been held exempt from taxation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are also eligible to apply for property for health, educational, self help housing and homeless assistance use, respectively

State and local governments and for certain programs, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) may also apply.

Based on a determination by GSA of a property's highest and best use, surplus Federal real and related personal property may be conveyed to State and local governments and, in some cases, certain eligible non-profit organizations for various public purposes or uses as allowed by law. These conveyances are called Public Benefit Conveyances (PBCs). Under the law, PBCs are completed without monetary consideration or at discounts of up to 100 percent of the fair market value; and, depending on the PBC, the use of the property is restricted for a period of up to 30 years or in perpetuity. Property may be conveyed at a discount of up to 100 percent for Homeless assistance use; if the property is conveyed by deed, it must be used for homeless assistance purposes for 30 years; if it is conveyed by lease or permit the property must be used for a period according to the terms of the lease or permit, which is generally not less than one year. Surplus Federal real property is also conveyed at discounts of up to 100 percent for public park or recreation use (restriction: perpetuity); public health or educational purposes (restriction: 30 years for both); historic monument (restriction: perpetuity); correctional (restriction: perpetuity); law enforcement (restriction: perpetuity); emergency management response use, including fire and rescue services (restriction: perpetuity); self-help housing (restriction: 30 years for multifamily, 20 years for single family); port facility use (restriction: perpetuity): wildlife conservation (restriction: perpetuity); public airport (restriction: perpetuity); public highway use (restriction: perpetuity); public road widening use (restriction: perpetuity).

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Typically, the sponsoring agency responsible for reviewing and approving the application makes the award; however, for wildlife conservation and public airport uses, GSA makes the award.

From 1 to 2 months.