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General Services Department
Real Estate Division
Richard Vella
Assistant Director
The Real Estate Division is under the leadership of Richard Vella.
- Phone: 832.393.8070
- E-Mail: richard.vella@houstontx.gov
REAL ESTATE SECTION
The Real Estate Division’s primary objective is to develop and implement policies and procedures to expedite the acquisition, disposition and leasing of the City’s real estate portfolio while realizing the greatest value to the City of Houston.
- Real Property for Sale page
- Please send your inquiries to Richard Vella via email: richard.vella@houstontx.gov
Real Estate Appraisal Links
- Appointment of Appraisers Ordinance (.pdf)
- Appraisal Format for Reports (.doc, updated 01.22.2014)
- New Performance Standards for Appraisers (.pdf)
- Appraisal Qualification Form - COH 116 (.pdf)
- Sales Scope of Services (.pdf, updated 06.13.2013)
Other Real Estate Resources