The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Real Estate Division manages and oversees a diverse portfolio of City-owned and leased properties that support municipal operations, economic development, public-private partnerships, affordable housing initiatives, parks and open space, and community-serving facilities. The Division works closely with City leadership, departments, residents, businesses, and development partners to ensure City real estate assets are strategically utilized in a manner that advances long-term community goals and fiscal sustainability.

The Real Estate Division is responsible for a broad range of services, including:

• Management of City-owned real estate assets and lease agreements
• Negotiation and administration of landlord and tenant leases
• Property acquisitions, dispositions, and surplus property processes
• Public-private partnership (P3) initiatives and redevelopment projects
• Affordable housing coordination and support
• Easements, licenses, and property-related agreements
• Strategic planning related to municipal facilities and land use
• Coordination of appraisals, brokerage services, and due diligence activities
• Real estate support for emergency response and operational continuity

The Division manages more than forty (40) City landlord leases and approximately seventeen (17) tenant leases supporting City operations, including facilities for Police, Fire-Rescue, Public Works, Information Technology, and other municipal functions. The portfolio generates approximately $3.2 million in annual lease revenue while supporting essential public services and long-term community investment goals.

Since 2020, the Division advanced over 100 real estate matters, including acquisitions, affordable housing initiatives, lease agreements, fee simple conveyances, easements, and special development projects. Lease matters represented the largest category of activity, reflecting the Division’s significant role in managing City operational and revenue-generating properties.

Recent and ongoing initiatives have included:

• Temporary City Hall relocation following the April 2023 flooding event
• The City Hall redevelopment initiative and associated public-private partnership support
• Affordable housing initiatives and development partnerships
• Holiday Park redevelopment and parking initiatives
• Bahia Mar and waterfront redevelopment coordination
• Strategic lease negotiations supporting City operations and community programming
• Acquisition of park and open space properties to support recreational access and neighborhood investment

The City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to responsible stewardship of public assets, transparency in real estate transactions, and strategic investments that enhance quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.