Property donations
Hand us the deed. We’ll handle the rest.
A property you no longer want shouldn’t cost you money every month.
Taxes, insurance, maintenance, a lawn someone has to cut. An empty house or an unused lot keeps sending bills long after it has stopped being useful to you. Selling means an agent, showings, repairs and a wait with no guaranteed end.
Donating ends it. You transfer the property to Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) charity, and claim the fair market value as a charitable deduction. We take the property as it stands — occupied, vacant, tidy or falling down — and our transfer team does the title search, the paperwork and the closing.
We take houses, raw land and vacant lots, commercial and industrial buildings, farmland, rental property, land contracts and gift annuities — and a fractional share counts, so a property you co-own is still worth asking about. Vacation ownership is handled separately: see timeshare donations for deeded weeks, points and right‑to‑use contracts. Because real estate carries more value than almost anything else donated, it funds the things that cost the most to provide: transitional housing and emergency shelter for families with nowhere to go, and the kind of direct relief — a mortgage payment, a utility bill, a funeral — that stops one bad month from becoming homelessness. A property that was only costing you money becomes somewhere a family can stay.
As‑is
No repairs, no cleanout, no staging.
48 hrs
Typical answer on whether we can accept it.
Remote
Closings handled wherever you live.
Tell us about your property
One short form. A real person from our team replies within two business days — no obligation, no pressure.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (888) 228‑7320
Four steps, and we do three of them
Nothing is signed until you have seen the numbers and agreed to them.
1
You tell us about it
The form above, or a phone call. Address, rough condition, whether there is a mortgage.
2
We review it
Usually within two business days. If we cannot accept it, we say so plainly and quickly.
3
We clear the title
Title search, liens, back taxes, deed preparation and recording — our team and our cost.
4
You sign, remotely
Documents come to you. Afterwards you receive the paperwork you need for your return.
Questions people ask us about property
Can I donate a property that still has a mortgage?
Usually yes. We can accept a mortgaged property but lender consent is typically required and we’ll review tax and lender implications before you sign.
What about back taxes, liens or unpaid dues?
Tell us up front. Many liens or unpaid dues can be negotiated or absorbed, though municipal, IRS, or tax liens may need special handling.
Does the property need to be in good condition?
No. We accept as-is. We take homes needing work and raw land, but properties with known environmental contamination or legal hazards may require extra review.
Can I donate an inherited property still in probate?
Often yes. Executors frequently donate estate property to avoid carrying costs, but we’ll confirm the executor’s authority and whether probate-court approval is required.
What will this cost me?
We cover the title search, transfer paperwork and closing costs. Your only required out-of-pocket cost is the IRS-qualified appraisal for donations over $5,000, and we’ll explain the appraisal process and tax paperwork.
Do I need to be there for the closing?
No — remote closings work. We handle documents electronically, though you may need a notary or power of attorney depending on your state’s rules.
More on deductions, paperwork and timing — all donor FAQs
Real Estate with Causes
Our dedicated property site goes deeper — guides for each property type, state-by-state transfer rules, capital gains and IRS Form 8283. Worth a read if you want the full picture before you decide. How property donations work, start to closing
You don’t need it to donate. The form on this page starts everything, and our team handles it from there.
Ready to stop paying for a property you don’t use?
Start with a few details. There is no obligation, and no cost to find out whether we can take it.