State Land Sales and Leasing Program

State Land Sales and Leasing Program

Through legislative mandate, the State Lands Division handles the sales and leasing of surplus state lands pursuant to a strict competitive bidding provision. Surplus land sales of state agencies is handled by the State Lands Director after having obtained appraisals of property values and publication of notice of pending sales. This program is aimed at assuring that the state receives full fair market value for lands which it sells or leases and that the procedure is open, competitive and subject to public scrutiny.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

State Lands Division staff facilitated a number of transactions, including sales and leases, through the State Land Sales Program. Further, Division staff worked with other state agencies to assist in their needs regarding sales and leases of lands under their jurisdiction.