Policies & Procedures

Because information on these surplus lands is gathered from a large number of sources, its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

  • All users are responsible for confirming the accuracy of the information to their own satisfaction.
  • Prices shown are deemed to be reasonable, but are subject to change without notice to reflect the City's opinion of fair actual value at time of sale.
  • The contents of these listings are subject to change as properties are sold or withdrawn from sale and other properties are added.
  • Nothing contained in these listings is to be interpreted as an offer.
  • Before filling out the Buyer's Information Form, you may wish to confirm the property's current status with us as it might be sold or under negotiation or details may have changed.

Sales Approval

We need very little time to obtain approval for a sale. Sales of surplus real estate under standard terms and conditions are all subject to approval in the following manner:

  • Sales up to $500,000 are approved by the director of Property Sales of the Corporate Properties Branch of Sustainable Development.
  • Sales from $500,000 to $1,000,000 are approved by the manager of the Corporate Properties Branch of Sustainable Development.
  • Sales from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 are approved by the general manager of Sustainable Development.
  • Sales over $3,000,000 or sales with non-standard terms and conditions require Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and sometimes City Council approval. These sales generally require an additional three weeks or longer to obtain formal approvals.

Purchase Procedure

When a prospective buyer is interested in purchasing property, we need specific information from that person to determine if we'll negotiate a formal sale agreement. This information can be provided by filling out and sending us the Buyer's Information Form, a written offer or a completed Land Sale Agreement form. The normal purchase process includes the following steps (with estimated times in brackets):

  1. We confirm the buyer's information has been received and begin our evaluation (2 days).
  2. If we wish to proceed with the sale, acceptable terms and conditions are negotiated between the buyer and the City (time may vary).
  3. We prepare the formal sale agreement and send it to the buyer (1-2 days).
  4. The buyer signs the agreement and returns it along with a deposit cheque (usually one week).
  5. We prepare and submit a brief report to senior management recommending that the sale be approved (1-4 days).
  6. If required, we send the sale recommendation to the City Manager's office to be scheduled for a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting (three weeks).
  7. Once the sale is approved, the deposit cheque is deposited, the formal agreements are signed and sealed by the City and the transaction proceeds as per the terms and conditions of the formal sale agreement.

For more information:

Property Sales

Sustainable Development
20th floor, Century Place
9803 - 102A Ave.
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3A3

Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Telephone

780-496-6000
Fax 780-496-6577
Email propertysales@edmonton.ca
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