City Properties for Sale

The City of Charlotte owns properties throughout the city and in surrounding Mecklenburg County, both for use by city functions and the public. The Real Estate division of General Services is the single point of contact for citizen inquiries about any property owned by the city.

When properties are no longer needed for city use, the Real Estate division is tasked with the sale or transfer of these surplus properties. Properties will be advertised to the public and sold through a bid process, subject to City Council approval. More detail on the bidding process can be found in the property resources section below.

For more information about leasing one of the city's retail spaces, please contact Dave Allison, NAI Southern, at 704.375.1000 or dallison@srenc.com.

To obtain the Offer Form and Guide to purchase City Properties, please contact City Real Estate. You may also request one with the Portfolio Manager handling your request.

FAQs

How can I purchase city-owned land?

State law and city ordinances control the sale of real estate by municipalities in North Carolina. There are several ways by which the City of Charlotte disposes of surplus real estate. Most sales occur via the "Upset Bid" process (G.S. 160A-269 et al).

A list of the properties that the City is currently offering for sale can be accessed via the City Properties web page.

If the parcel you are interested in is not currently for sale and you want to inquire about its status, you will need to submit a written request via postal mail to the following address:

Real Estate Division Manager
City of Charlotte Real Estate Division REPB
600 East Fourth Street – 14th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202

The Real Estate Division will review the property and determine if a sale is feasible. If you wish, you may submit a formal offer in your letter, but it is only necessary to express the possibility of making an offer to begin the review process. If you do ultimately make an offer and it is accepted by the City, the sale would proceed through the upset bid process.

For more information about purchasing property from the City, please refer to How to purchase property from the city(PDF, 127KB).

Can I lease city-owned property?

Typically all city-owned properties are used for city purposes and are not available for lease to the public. However, if city property is not in use, then a lease may be possible. Lease rental rates, length and terms are all determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact the Real Estate Division at 704.353.1143.

Who do I contact for maintenance issues on city-owned property?

For maintenance problems on vacant land or vacant buildings owned by the city, contact the Real Estate Division at 704.353.1143.

Can I donate my unwanted land?

It is unusual for the city to accept unsolicited offers of donated land; however, if you have land you wish to donate and you want the city to evaluate it, you will need to submit a written request via postal mail to the following address:

Real Estate Division Manager
City of Charlotte Real Estate Division REPB
600 East Fourth Street – 14th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202

Your request must include a specific description of the property you wish to donate. The letter must be signed by the property owner or a person authorized by the property owner to make such an offer. The city will only accept the donation if a specific public use is identified for the property. If a decision is made to accept your offer, you would be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance, including providing a title report with acceptable evidence of ownership and ability to convey, satisfaction of all liens and encumbrances, payment of all delinquent taxes, deed preparation, excise taxes, filing fees, and, in some cases, a survey and environmental study.

Where can I get information about property taxes or assessments?

Visit the Mecklenburg County Tax Assessor's Office website.

Contact

Ebony Wells
704.351.4256
ebony.wells@charlottenc.gov