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View parcel maps in California

Assessor parcel maps, GIS parcel viewers, recorded parcel-map catalogues and office map-access instructions. Each entry identifies the map type; assessment and GIS maps do not establish legal boundaries.

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In California, 57 county departments and 1 public authority publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (15) and payment methods (1). 56 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 2 things to check

Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Santa Cruz

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County government · Santa Cruz

Community Development & Infrastructure — Unified Permit Center

Planning & Zoning

Santa Cruz Planning parcel GIS and map-report instructionsOfficial instructions

The official Planning GIS how-to page describes APN/address parcel research and parcel/zoning reports. It also separately describes zoning layers; GIS reports do not establish legal lot boundaries.

Official GIS search instruction; no private parcel queried

Use your Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). Enter your APN in the search field (#1) and click the magnifer button.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz County — GIS Mapping (opens in a new tab)

Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation

Use your Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). Enter your APN in the search field (#1) and click the magnifer button.

Saved evidence: 15c879c2652e969f · Agent source review

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Community Development & Infrastructure — Unified Permit Center

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