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$50 Billion Maintenance Backlog Threatens GSA Buildings

3/6/2026

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The Public Buildings Reform Board reports a $50 billion backlog of maintenance and repair at the General Services Administration (GSA).
GSA Administrator Ed Forst says the backlog may exceed the current $26 billion figure.
The report notes many GSA-owned buildings are so deteriorated that demolition or repair costs exceed potential reuse and calls on Congress to boost funding, streamline approvals for urgent repairs, and push sale of underutilized properties.

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The Public Buildings Reform Board reports a $50 billion backlog of maintenance and repair at the General Services Administration (GSA).
GSA Administrator Ed Forst says the backlog may exceed the current $26 billion figure.
The report notes many GSA-owned buildings are so deteriorated that demolition or repair costs exceed potential reuse and calls on Congress to boost funding, streamline approvals for urgent repairs, and push sale of underutilized properties.