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Property Services

Yarra City Council manages a diverse property portfolio to support community needs, service delivery, and financial sustainability. Our approach ensures properties are well-utilised, fairly allocated, and provide maximum benefit to residents.

Leasing and Licensing

We lease and license properties to support community services, businesses, and organisations that align with Council’s strategic priorities.

View current available leasing and licensing opportunities and expressions of interest in our Notices & Advertisements section below.

Submit a maintenance request or apply for Lessor consent for works at your leased site.

For any general leasing or property enquiries, contact us via the link below

Property Strategy

Our Property Strategy outlines a guiding framework for how Council will manage its property portfolio over the next five years. It emphasizes good governance in property decision-making to ensure transparency and accountability

Property Strategy 2025-2030 [ PDF, 400.54 KB]

Acquisition, Road Discontinuance, and Disposal

We continuously review our property holdings to ensure we own the right properties in the right locations. This involves selling surplus properties, acquiring new properties, and considering road discontinuances when appropriate.

Council land may be available for purchase through public tender or direct negotiation

If you own land that could benefit the community, you can submit a proposal for Council consideration

If a road or laneway is no longer required for public use, it may be eligible for discontinuance and sale
 

How to apply:

  1. Submit an Inquiry - Contact Council to determine if the road or laneway is eligible for discontinuance.
     
  2. Council Assessment - If the road may no longer be required for public use, Council will invite you to submit a formal road discontinuance application, including necessary documentation.
     
  3. Statutory Consultation - A public notice is issued, allowing the community to submit feedback or objections.
     
  4. Final Decision - Council reviews submissions and makes a determination on the discontinuance and potential sale.
     
Smith Street at dusk
FAQs

You can inquire about whether or not a property is owned by Council by contacting Property Services

For urgent maintenance requests during business hours please call our Building Maintenance team on (03) 9205 5322

For after-hours, weekends, and public holidays, please call us on (03) 9205 5555 and select option 8 (on call officer – Council buildings)

For any non-urgent maintenance, you can submit a request below.

If the adjoining property is owned by Council as a freehold (ie, childcare centres, community hubs, etc) then the cost is borne by both parties in a 50/50 split.

If the adjoining property is owned by Council for public use (ie, parks, reserves, roads) then the Private owner has 100% responsibility

 

Contact Property Services to request the easement removal. Property Services will investigate and then advise what options are available.Â