Government Buildings

Government buildings are the offices, courthouses, monuments, and other structures that house public agencies or represent them. They are owned and managed by federal, state, and local governments, through property agencies, legislatures, and commissions. Design, construction, and upkeep are paid for with public funds and overseen by elected officials.

People usually ask who decides where and how government buildings are built, how projects are paid for, and what reviews they must pass. They also ask how the government acquires and disposes of property, how the public can comment on designs or monuments, and what legal and funding limits apply to public construction.