The City of Palm Desert, in compliance with the State of California’s Surplus Land Act, periodically offers City-owned properties for development through a formal Notice of Availability process. These properties present opportunities for investment, mixed-use projects, affordable housing, and other strategic development initiatives.

As new properties become available, they will be listed on this page along with updates and announcements. You can also submit questions directly to the City using the tool below. You can also submit questions directly to the City at surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov.

To receive automatic notifications when new surplus properties are posted, visit the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Public Lands for Affordable Housing Development website and register under the Developer tab.

Surplus Land Act Notices of Availability 

September 6, 2024 - Alessandro
July 10, 2025 - Fred Waring Drive at San Pablo Avenue
August 12, 2025 – Parcels Adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center
October 7, 2025 - Former Sears Building

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