• The acquisition of property and land rights for County uses, including buildings and building sites for airports
• Redevelopment Agency projects
• The County road system
• The Flood Control District
• Numerous special districts

The division also provides these services to cities, other outside agencies, and counties who may not have a real estate acquisition staff:

• Make property appraisals and negotiate with property owners and/or their representatives to purchase land and easements.
• Engage private appraisers for special work and review the work product.
• Develop supporting data and assist the County’s attorney in the preparation of condemnation cases for court trials.
• Make right-of-way cost estimates for budgetary and other purposes