ORES plays an integral role in facilitating public works, utility, parkland and other kinds of City projects. Our staff handles hundreds of acquisitions at any one time, and our ability to perform thoroughly, timely and on budget helps make our City’s visions into realities.

Our recent successes include the Austin Clean Water Project; the buyout of floodplain properties, including Onion Creek; and the short-term rental of the Seaholm Power Plant. We are proud to have done our part to make the City of Austin the best-managed city in the country.

Property For Sale

A 11,760 square foot vacant parcel of land located at 64 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701. Please visit the Leasing and Property Management page for information and instructions on how to submit an offer. **May 16, 2012: Updated document / addenda posted. Please review materials here.**

Application for Easement Release

Click here to download the PDF file including instructions and application for easement releases.

Application for Street or Alley Vacations

Click here to download the Microsoft Word file including instructions and application for street or alley vacations.