Can I purchase property at the assessed value?

County property is not sold for assessed value. The process for setting a minimum sale price is as follows:
- When no purchaser is specifically identified, the County Executive may sell the property to the highest bidder at a public sale
- Prior to the public sale the County Executive and the County Council must agree on a minimum sale price for any County property being sold
- Customarily the minimum sale price is set at fair market value
- Fair market value is determined by appraisal and
- The price set must comply with Subsections 2-111.01(b) and (c) of the Prince George’s County Code.

Related questions

Land Acquisition & Real Property (Central Services)

Can the County donate property to non-profit organizations or citizens?

The County Executive may propose a plan to dispose of County property through sale, lease, or other conveyance to public or private parties to promote a specific public purpose. The public purposes for which County property may be transferred are limited to the following:
- Elderly housing
- Affordable family housing
- Transportation
- Not-for-profit sport and recreational uses
- Day care centers for children or adults

The County Council must approve the plan by resolution before the property can be transferred.??

Does the County make any Representations and/or Warranties of Sale?

No, All land to be disposed via public sale has no structures or improvements and is being offered and shall be sold “as-is”, “where is” and “with all faults” and Prince George’s County nor the Office of Central Services shall make no warranties or representations, expressed or implied.

How are the community and other stakeholders most effectively engaged in the process for the utilization of surplus property?

The success of any development project hinges on the inclusion and support of the local community. Respondent is strongly encouraged to work with stakeholder and local community groups and area residents to understand how the community’s goals can be met in their Expression of Interest.

Submissions should consider and incorporate stakeholder and community preferences, to the extent feasible and practical.

How do I obtain a copy of a deed?

To obtain a copy of a deed, you must contact Land Records for Prince George’s County. The help desk phone number is 301-780-2253.

How is County owned property surplussed?

County-owned property is surplussed via executive order or surplus resolution. Certain factors such as lot size, whether the lot can be built upon and specific use will determine whether an executive order or surplus resolution will be used to surplus the property. Please refer to Section 2-111.01 of the Prince George’s County Code for more information.

How often does the County conduct surplus property sales?

The County is required to conduct surplus property sales at least once per year. There are instances where more than one sale is conducted.

Once the Invitation To Bid (ITB) has been releases what are some of the required form to submit ones Expression of Interest (EOI)?

Include in Expression of Interest BID:

Review Fair Market Value Appraisal which can be found on the OCS website
Populate the Short or Long Form which can be found on the OCS website
Any additional project documents or addendums
Include a ten percent (10%) earnest money deposit in the form of cashier’s check, wire transfer or bank issued certified check payable to Prince George’s County, Maryland (Earnest money of all unsuccessful bidders shall be returned immediately upon the completion of the bid evaluation and acceptance by the County)

Appendices

Affidavit of Non conflict Form

PDF Electronic Signature Agreement

Editable Corporate Acknowledgement Form

When is the County tax sale held?

The County conducts tax sales the second Monday of May each year. This year’s tax sale will be held on May 12, 2008. For more information, contact the Office of Finance/Treasury Division at 301-952-4030 or 301-952-4252.

Who should I contact to get a County-owned property cleaned?

To get a County-owned property cleaned, please complete the Request for Clean Lot Services form and fax it to the Office of Central Services at 301-883-6464. Download the form online (PDF).