Surplus Property Sales

Real Property for Sale

Real estate property that the City no longer needs is sold to the public by bid sale. The Surplus team advertises properties for sale and accepts sealed bids. At the end of the bidding period, the property is sold to the highest bidder. Property cannot be sold for less than the appraised fair market value. Bid sales are conducted in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code and the City of Houston Code of Ordinances.

Currently Accepting Bid Offers
Future Sales

If you are interested in a property on the Future Sales list, please contact the Surplus team by email or by phone at 832-395-3155 or 832-395-3126. This allows prioritization of in-demand properties for sale sooner.

For inquiries regarding street right-of-way and underground utilities, or approval of encroachments into streets or alleys please visit the Joint Referral Committee website.

Real Estate Services does not process all requests for city-owned property.

  • For sale of City property owned by departments other than Public Works, please visit the General Services Department’s Real Property Sale website.
  • Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP handle tax sales, which can be found on their website.

Contact Us

To receive notices about surplus property postings, please sign up for the Surplus Property e-mail list here

For more information on any of the properties currently accepting offers, help placing a bid, or to inquire about any other Houston Water property, please contact the Real Estate Services team by email or by phone at 832-395-3155 or 832-395-3126.

Bid Sale Process Flowchart