March 31, 2026

GSA Releases USE IT Act Data

Findings show significant underutilization of federal workspace 

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) publicly released data required by the USE IT Act. This provision is found in the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, requiring the 24 Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act agencies to measure and publicly release information on how their space is actually used. The minimum acceptable threshold is 60 percent occupancy. 

These findings provide the first government-wide snapshot of space utilization. While this initial data remains imperfect, it is a necessary step that will allow us to continue to refine the methodology and consistently measure the space while bringing transparency and federal accountability to the forefront. 

“Today’s data shines a light on the usage of federal buildings and gives GSA a clear path to smarter space allocation. With the problem defined, we can act: increase transparency, cut waste, and concentrate on a stronger core,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “Eliminating underutilized, delinquent maintenance-heavy buildings is a top priority.”

Following these findings, GSA will continue to root out inefficiencies and reduce excess space and dispose of empty buildings. We will focus on co-locating agencies with similar missions in shared facilities to reduce duplication, foster collaboration, and maximize the value of every square foot.

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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. We manage a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversee more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and deliver technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.