Through housing assistance, property management, leasing coordination, real estate transactions, and strategic development, the office supports students, faculty, staff, departments, units, and programs with a wide range of residential, commercial, and property-related needs.
Whether you're seeking housing resources, exploring leasing opportunities, navigating a real estate transaction, or looking for property-related guidance, UVM Real Estate Operations serves as a resource for the University community and its partners.
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate Transactions, Leasing & Property Services
Real Estate Operations is the university's primary point of contact for property acquisitions, dispositions, development opportunities, leasing arrangements, and property administration. Before engaging in lease negotiations or pursuing any real estate transaction, departments and units should contact Real Estate Operations to ensure appropriate review, coordination, and approval.
The office also assists with:
Market research and analysis
Property acquisitions and dispositions
Lease negotiations and coordination
Tenant and landlord relations
Lease interpretation, renewals, and terminations
Property-related documentation and records management
Real estate compliance and reporting
Property tax and assessment matters
Leased land administration and coordination
Strategic real estate planning and consultation
Contact: realestate@uvm.edu
Only the University's Vice President for Finance and Administration, the UVM Foundation's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the Provost have authority to approve or execute certain real estate transactions and agreements in accordance with University policy.
Related Resources
On-Campus & Off-Campus Space Requests
Whether you need office space, residential housing, storage, research space, or event space, Real Estate Operations works with campus partners to help identify the appropriate process, approvals, and documentation requirements.
Office Space (Non-Lab)
Requests for third-party use of non-laboratory space should be submitted through Planning, Design and Construction. Once approved, UVM Real Estate Operations coordinates contract negotiations, reviews, execution, and required University notifications.
Space Management and Space Request
Research Facilities & Laboratories
Third-party use of research facilities and equipment is coordinated through the Office of the Vice President for Research and UVM Real Estate Operations.
Research Facility and Equipment Use Agreement Form (PDF)
Events & Activities
Most event and facility reservations are managed through University Event Services using EMS. Davis Center event requests should be entered directly in the Davis Center Events team.
Contacts
dcevents@uvm.edu (Davis Center)
Historic Leased Lands
Real Estate Operations administers matters related to the University's historic leased lands program, including quitclaim requests and related inquiries. For assistance regarding leased lands or quitclaim requests, contact: realestate@uvm.edu
Reporting, Taxes & Compliance
Real Estate Operations monitors and facilitates payment of all real estate taxes and Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) associated with University-owned property.
The office also tracks and reports real estate activities to support University reporting and compliance obligations, including:
Incentive-Based Budgeting (IBB)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting
PBU reporting requirements
