Property Management is a full service real estate branch for the County of Kern. Property Management is responsible for assuring equitable treatment of the County and the public in all transactions involving real property.

Property Management functions:

• Negotiating for the acquisition, sale or lease of real property
• Providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
• Performing real property appraisal reviews
• Negotiating franchises in County right-of-ways
• Acting as a property manager for one non-County facility
• Assisting other County departments with space needs
• Preparing deeds, leases, licenses, right-of-way agreements, easements, and similar legal documents
• Assisting in the collection of rental or other monies due to the County
• Maintaining an inventory of County-owned or leased real property
• Assisting County Counsel in eminent domain proceedings

"Property Management provides comprehensive, centralized real estate services to County departments, ensuring that all real property transactions are handled efficiently, equitably, and in the County’s best interest. From lease negotiations and property acquisitions to space planning, revenue collection, and franchise administration, Property Management supports County operations by securing appropriate facilities, safeguarding public assets, and representing the County fairly and professionally in every transaction."

                             

Leslie Wallace, Real Property Manager 

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Did you know?

In Fiscal Year 2022–2023, Property Management staff negotiated:

• 12 new leases
• 16 lease amendments
• 5 property transfers
• 8 new and/or renewed franchise agreements
• 15 MOUs between County departments
• 87 Consumer Price Index adjustments
• 11 licenses for use of County facilities

Property Management staff facilitated collection of approximately $10.9 million in General Fund revenue through annual franchise administration. Property Management is also responsible for tracking and managing insurance compliance for all property and right-of-way agreements.

Contact

Address:
Kern County General Services
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Map/Directions

Phone: (661) 868-3000
Fax: (661) 868-3100