Parcels Overlay

Learn about the Parcels Overlay, including the definition, benefits, tips, coverage and update frequency.

Availability

Definition

Key benefits

How to find a property owner

How to change visibility of parcel labels

Coverage

Update frequency



Available with any of the following subscriptions

  • All plans

Definition

Our Parcels Data Overlay refers to individual land units or lots designated for ownership, typically delineated by legal boundaries and used for property tax assessment and land administration purposes. 

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Tip:  Click on a parcel to view our in-depth Property Info Card.

Related articles:  Change map background with Basemaps, Property Info Card

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Key benefits

  • Parcels are significant for property management, land administration and urban planning. This foundational dataset provides precise information on property boundaries, ownership details and land use. Parcel data supports accurate decision-making in areas such as taxation, zoning and infrastructure development.
  • Create maps based off parcels in Land id™ 
  • Generate mailing lists based off in Land id™

Limitations: 

  • Parcel data, while valuable, has limitations including potential inaccuracies and incompleteness due to factors like outdated information, varying resolution and regional disparities. Ultimately, our parcel data accuracy reflects the accuracy of county records and third party resources.
  • Data quality and accessibility may also be constrained by licensing agreements and privacy concerns, with limited attributes and integration challenges further complicating its use. 
  • Users should be cautious of temporal lags in updates and regional variations in coverage, ensuring careful consideration of these factors in applications ranging from real estate to urban planning.

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How to find a property owner

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How to change visibility of parcel labels

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Coverage

United States of America

Update Frequency

Monthly

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