Real Property Requests
Navigate requests involving university land and property
University Real Estate and Development helps coordinate requests involving NC State real property, including land use, easements, rights of entry, encroachments, demolitions and property information requests.
Many real property requests require review by university, state or municipal partners. Timelines vary based on the type of request, the value or complexity of the property involved, and the approvals required. Starting with University Real Estate and Development helps route your request to the right process from the beginning.
What we help with
Easements
An easement gives another party a specific legal right to use university property for a defined purpose. Common examples include utility, access or infrastructure-related requests.
Rights of Entry
A right of entry allows approved access to university property for a specific purpose and period of time. These requests often involve site review, inspections, surveys or temporary work.
Encroachments
An encroachment involves a structure, improvement or use crossing onto or affecting university property. University Real Estate and Development helps review these requests and determine the appropriate next step.
Demolition Requests
Certain demolition requests involving university property require review and approval before work begins. The process and timeline depend on the asset, its value, documentation needs and required approvals.
Real Property Information Requests
University Real Estate and Development helps respond to requests for information about university real property, including ownership, use, access or other property-related details.
Before you begin
To help University Real Estate and Development review your request, be prepared to provide:
- The property or location involved
- The type of request
- The purpose of the request
- Any maps, site plans, photos or supporting documents
- The requested timeline
- The name and contact information for the requesting unit, company or agency
- Any known university contacts connected to the request
What to expect
- Submit your request
Start by contacting University Real Estate and Development with the basic details of your request.
- Initial review
Our team will review the request, identify the type of real property action involved and determine what documentation or approvals are needed.
- Coordination with partners
Depending on the request, University Real Estate and Development will coordinate with campus partners, university leadership, the State Property Office, municipal partners, utility providers, legal counsel or other reviewing entities.
- Approval process
Some requests move quickly. Others require formal review or external approval. University Real Estate and Development will help explain the expected process based on the request type and property involved.
- Final documentation
Once approved, the request will move through the required documentation, signature or record-keeping process.
Timeline expectations
Real property requests often take longer than expected because they involve university and state review. Simple requests with clear documentation might move in a few months. Complex requests involving high-value assets, multiple approvals or external agencies will take longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a real property request take?
Timelines vary by request type, property value, approval requirements and the number of reviewing partners involved. University Real Estate and Development will help outline the likely timeline after reviewing the request.
Who should submit the request?
The request should come from the NC State unit, external agency, utility provider, company or partner seeking access, permission or information related to university real property.
What information should I include?
Include the location, purpose, requested timeline, supporting maps or documents, and the contact information for the person leading the request.
Do all requests require approval?
All real property requests require review by our office. Some require additional university, state or municipal approval before moving forward.
Can work begin while the request is under review?
No work should begin on university property until the request has been reviewed and written authorization has been provided.
Still not sure where to start?
Contact [email protected] and our team will help route your request to the right contact.