Real Property Services

SERVICES

 

Real Property Services appraises, acquires, sells and manages properties owned by Pima County. Real Property Services also processes road abandonments and releases of public easements; issues franchises and licenses for encroachments in public rights-of-way; and administers the County improvement district.

 

Administration Section

Provides management and clerical support to Real Property Services; processes licenses for encroachments in rights-of-way; and processes franchises for public utility companies.

 

Acquisition Section

Acquires properties on behalf of Pima County for roads, sewers, parks, flood control projects, and governmental centers. Prepares right-of-way deeds, easements, and other legal documents. Provides relocation services to persons affected by property acquisitions. Manages, leases, sells, and maintains an inventory of County-owned properties. Administers properties deeded to the State of Arizona for delinquent taxes.

 

Appraisal Section

Appraises properties to be acquired, leased or sold by Pima County. Prepares budget projections for property acquisitions. Reviews private contractor's appraisals. Sets right-of-way encroachment fees.