Comprehensive Overview of the Federal Real Property Data Set

Comprehensive Guide to Federal Real Property Data: Insights into Government Real Estate Inventory

The Federal Real Property Data set provides a centralized inventory of real property under the custody and control of executive branch agencies in the United States. It includes detailed asset-level data for civilian agencies and summarized data for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, capturing the nature, extent, and use of federal real estate assets. This data is updated annually and made accessible to the public, with some exclusions for national security and FOIA exemptions.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
Outgrant IndicatorIndicates the presence of an outgrant on the property.
Real Property Type CodeCode representing the type of real property.
US/ForeignIndicates if the property is located in the US or abroad.
FASTA Disposal Exclusion CodeCode for properties excluded from FASTA disposal.
Real Property Use CodeCode that represents the use of the real property.
Congressional DistrictThe congressional district where the property is located.
Replacement ValueThe estimated cost to replace the property.
Reporting BureauThe bureau responsible for reporting the property.
City NameThe name of the city where the property is located.
Consecutive Years UnderutilizedNumber of years the property has been underutilized.
CFO AgencyThe Chief Financial Officer agency responsible for the property.
Sub Installation IdIdentifier for a sub-installation of a property.
Asset Status CodeCode representing the status of the asset.
Year of ConstructionThe year the property was constructed.
Number of Federal ContractorsNumber of federal contractors associated with the property.
City CodeCode that represents the city.
Legal Interest IndicatorIndicator of legal interest type in the property.
Building AgeThe age of the building on the property.
Determine # of ContractorsMethod to determine the number of contractors.
Determine Number of Fed Employees CodeCode for determining the number of federal employees.
Utilization CodeCode indicating the utilization status of the property.
Historical Status CodeCode indicating the historical status of the property.
Country CodeCode representing the country where the property is located.
Condition IndexIndex representing the condition of the property.
Using Agency CodeCode of the agency using the property.
Real Property Unique IdentifierUnique identifier for the real property.
Reduce the FootprintInitiative status to reduce the footprint of the property.
SustainabilityIndicates sustainability efforts for the property.
Asset HeightThe height of the asset in feet.
Asset Height RangeRange indicating the height category of the asset.
Historical StatusThe historical status of the property.
Field Office CodeCode of the field office managing the property.
Legal Interest CodeCode representing the legal interest in the property.
Number of Federal EmployeesNumber of federal employees working at the property.
Field OfficeThe field office responsible for the property.
Structural UnitsNumber of structural units within the property.
Reporting Agency CodeCode for the agency reporting the property.
County CodeCode representing the county of the property's location.
State NameName of the state where the property is located.
Installation IdIdentifier for the installation where the property is located.
Repair NeedsEstimated repair needs for the property.
FASTA Disposal Exclusion ReasonReason for exclusion from FASTA disposal.
Installation NameName of the installation where the property is located.
Asset StatusStatus of the asset regarding its use or disposition.
County NameName of the county where the property is located.
Street AddressThe street address of the property.
Using Bureau CodeCode of the bureau using the property.
Asset Height Above Mean Sea LevelHeight of the asset above mean sea level.
FiscalYearThe fiscal year associated with the data.
Year Asset Reported UnderutilizedThe year the asset was reported as underutilized.
Zip CodeThe zip code where the property is located.
Field Office Collocation CodeCode indicating collocation status of the field office.
Real Property TypeThe type of real property.
FASTA Disposal Exclusion Reason CodeCode for the reason of FASTA disposal exclusion.
Real Property UseThe use of the real property.
Estimated Future Capital ExpendituresEstimated future capital expenditures for the property.
Reporting Bureau CodeCode for the bureau reporting the property.
FASTA Disposal ExclusionIndicates if the property is excluded from FASTA disposal.
Square Feet Unit of MeasureUnit of measure for the square footage of the property.
Owned and Otherwise Managed Annual Operations CostAnnual operations cost for owned and managed properties.
Determine Number of Fed Contractors CodeCode to determine the number of federal contractors.
UtilizationThe utilization level of the property.
Outgrant Indicator ValueValue indicating the presence of an outgrant.
Sustainability CodeCode indicating sustainability status of the property.
State CodeCode representing the state where the property is located.
Owned and Otherwise Managed Annual Maintenance CostAnnual maintenance cost for owned and managed properties.
SquareFeet UnitOfMeasure CodeCode for the unit of measure for square footage.
Using AgencyThe agency using the property.
Determine # of EmployeesMethod to determine the number of employees.
Square Feet (Buildings)Total square footage of building structures.
FOIA ExemptionExemption status under the Freedom of Information Act.
Historical Capital ExpendituresCapital expenditures for historical preservation.
Using BureauThe bureau using the property.
Country NameName of the country where the property is located.
Reporting AgencyThe agency responsible for reporting the property.
Core-based Statistical Area CodeCode for the core-based statistical area of the property.
Field Office CollocationStatus of field office collocation with other offices.

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Geography

United States federal properties.

The Federal Real Property Data covers real property assets under the custody and control of executive branch agencies of the United States government, primarily located within the United States. It includes data submitted annually by these agencies to the Federal Real Property Profile Management System (FRPP MS).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Real Property Data dataset?
The Federal Real Property Data set is a publicly accessible inventory of real property assets under the custody and control of United States executive branch agencies. It provides detailed and summarized data on the nature, extent, and usage of civilian and Department of Defense properties, excluding those withheld for national security and FOIA reasons.
What is the history of this dataset?
The Federal Real Property Data was made accessible to the public by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on December 15, 2017, following the Federal Asset Sale and Transfer Act of 2016. The dataset is derived from the Federal Real Property Profile Management System (FRPP MS), which serves as the centralized inventory of real property under the custody and control of executive branch agencies. These landholding agencies are responsible for submitting data to the FRPP MS annually.
How often is the data updated?
Annually
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The Federal Real Property Data dataset provides extensive coverage of real property owned or leased by executive branch agencies of the United States federal government. The dataset includes detailed information about the nature, extent, and use of these real property assets, including both civilian and Department of Defense properties. The most recent data available covers fiscal year 2023, with archived data available from fiscal years 2016 through 2022. The dataset encompasses detailed asset-level data for civilian agencies and summarized data for both Department of Defense and civilian agencies. While the dataset is comprehensive, it is subject to limitations such as the exclusion of certain properties for national security reasons and Freedom of Information Act exemptions. This dataset is essential for understanding federal real estate holdings and is utilized for asset management, policy making, and public transparency. Additionally, the Federal Real Property Profile Management System (FRPP MS) serves as the centralized inventory from which this public data is extracted.
Why is the Federal Real Property Data dataset valuable?
The dataset is valuable because it provides a centralized, accessible inventory of U.S. federal real property, enabling transparency, informed decision-making, and efficient asset management for both the government and the public.
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Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Federal Real Property Data
Description
The Federal Real Property Data Set provides a public inventory of U.S. government real property assets.
Update Frequency
Annually
Coverage
United States federal properties.
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
Extensive; thousands of property records.
Maintained By
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
License

This is publicly available. FAQ