The Real Estate Department advises and assists parishes, schools, and agencies in real estate affairs, including purchasing and selling property, leasing (either as landowner or tenant), paying property taxes and filing for exemptions, obtaining needed approvals on contracts and agreements, filing Arizona Department of Water Resources Annual Water Withdrawal and Use Reports for irrigation, water rights and wells, monitoring and preparing parish and school cell tower leases, and maintaining all real estate records and files. We also oversee all real property for the Diocese of Phoenix.