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Surplus Lands

Surplus Lands

Overview

The Northwest Florida Water Management District acquires land for the purpose of protecting the water resources of Northwest Florida.

Surplus lands are District-owned properties that are no longer needed for mission-related projects. Lands that are designated for surplus may be (a) offered for public bid; (b) conveyed by the District to another governmental entity; or (c) used in potential real estate exchange transactions. Periodically reviewing all real estate holdings and identifying surplus lands helps ensure that the agency is directly devoting public assets toward its multi-faceted responsibilities.

Any recommendation for the disposition of land is presented for Governing Board consideration in accordance with sections 373.056 and 373.089, Florida Statutes.

Surplus Properties FAQ

Why is the District declaring some lands as surplus?

As part of the acquisition process, the District has occasionally acquired some acreage of lesser water resource value in order to obtain a larger piece of property that was vital to the protection of a water resource. For example, a landowner may have been unwilling to divide a parcel offered for sale, so the District purchased the entire parcel, while recognizing that some portions offered less of a water resource value.

Surplusing lands by sale or exchange reduces the District’s land management costs and makes funds available for the purchase of lands with higher water resource value. All proceeds from lands sales are used for this purpose.

How do you decide if lands should be surplused?

Can the public provide input about land surpluses?

How much will the District charge for surplus lands?

What costs will a buyer incur when purchasing a surplus tract from the District?

Who should I contact if I’m interested in buying surplus lands?

Why is the District declaring some lands as surplus?

As part of the acquisition process, the District has occasionally acquired some acreage of lesser water resource value in order to obtain a larger piece of property that was vital to the protection of a water resource. For example, a landowner may have been unwilling to divide a parcel offered for sale, so the District purchased the entire parcel, while recognizing that some portions offered less of a water resource value. Surplusing lands by sale or exchange reduces the District’s land management costs and makes funds available for the purchase of lands with higher water resource value. All proceeds from lands sales are used for this purpose.

How do you decide if lands should be surplused?

Can the public provide input about land surpluses?

How much will the District charge for surplus lands?

What costs will a buyer incur when purchasing a surplus tract from the District?

Who should I contact if I’m interested in buying surplus lands?

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