Northwest view of the downtown L.A. skyline with text: Real Estate equals Opportunity with the City of Los Angeles

Northwest view of the downtown L.A. skyline with text: Real Estate equals Opportunity with the City of Los Angeles


The City of Los Angeles has several resources to help you find property within city limits, or buy or lease publicly-owned property. Let EWDD help you build or expand your business in LA. Whether you are thinking of relocating your business to the Los Angeles area, want to expand your existing business, or want to start a new business, we can help you achieve your dreams and find the perfect location.





Establish a New Business or Move Your Existing Business
Establish or Move Your Business

The City of Los Angeles operates an online property and community finder, Locate LA, that searches for locations using filters such as incentives and demographic information to assure your business will be a perfect fit.

Search for Property Details and Location
Search for Property Details and Location

The Department of City Planning provides ZIMAS, a web-based GIS that allows users to retrieve comprehensive property information from across the City of Los Angeles. ZIMAS provides zoning information to ensure that any particular are has zoning regulations that accommodate your business type.

The Bureau of Engineering provides a web-based mapping application, Navigate LA, that delivers maps and reports based on data supplied by various City departments, Los Angeles County, and leaders in the geospatial industry.

Buy or Lease City-Owned Property
Buy or Lease City-Owned Property

If you are interested in buying surplus city property, leasing city-owned property, or responding to a RFP for city property management, please contact the Real Estate Services, City of LA General Services.

If you are interested in the licensing or leasing of property on electrical transmission line rights of way for agricultural uses, vehicle parking, truck storage, telecommunications, or the Secondary Land Use Program, contact the LA Department of Water and Power, Real Estate Section.