Federal surplus property refers to buildings, land, and other assets the federal government no longer needs for operations. When federal departments identify surplus properties, a disposal process determines whether other federal needs exist, whether the property has heritage significance, and how it should be transferred. Municipalities may be offered opportunities to acquire surplus federal properties for community purposes—often for affordable housing, parks, community facilities, or economic development. Canada Lands Company manages disposal of many surplus federal properties. Terms of sale may include conditions like heritage conservation or housing affordability requirements. Federal surplus properties represent opportunities for municipalities but can also be complex—buildings may need significant investment, contamination may require remediation, and negotiations take time. Municipalities maintain awareness of federal properties in their boundaries and advocate for surplus properties to serve community needs when disposed.