Pennsylvania Parcel Search: Property Records, Values & GIS Maps

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Find Pennsylvania Parcel Records, Property Values and Official GIS Maps

Trying to look up a Pennsylvania property? Start with the county where the land is located. Pennsylvania’s 67 counties maintain their own property-assessment records, and most offer a way to research parcels through an assessment database, property search or GIS map.

There is also a statewide resource called Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA). Its parcel map is useful for locating land across county lines, but the statewide dataset is incomplete and does not replace a county’s official assessment or tax records.

This guide explains which system to use, how to find a parcel ID, what assessed values mean, where to check deeds and tax bills, and how Pennsylvania property-tax appeals and relief programs work.

Open Pennsylvania Parcel GIS Data
Find a County Property Search

Quick answer: which Pennsylvania property system should you use?

Find a property’s assessed value
Use the county assessment or property records database.
Find a parcel on a map
Use the county GIS viewer or PASDA’s statewide parcel layer.
Search property ownership
Start with county assessment records, then verify legal ownership through recorded deeds.
Find a tax bill or payment balance
Check the county, municipal or school district tax-collection system responsible for that bill.
Correct inaccurate property information
Contact the county assessment office and identify the specific mistake.
Dispute the assessed value
Follow the appeal procedure and deadline published by that county.
Important: Pennsylvania does not have one uniform county parcel-search website or one statewide assessment appeal deadline. Assessment systems, valuation years, exemptions and appeal procedures differ by county.

How to search Pennsylvania parcel records by county

The following process works as a general route through Pennsylvania’s county-based property systems. The exact search fields depend on the county.

Identify the county where the land is physically located. Use the property’s address, deed, tax bill or available GIS information.
Open the county’s official website. Look for Assessment Office, Property Assessment, Real Estate, Parcel Search or GIS Mapping.
Choose the appropriate search method. Enter an address or parcel number. Some counties also permit searching by owner name.
Verify the matching parcel. Check the address, parcel ID, municipality, land information and legal-description clues.
Review the assessment details. Note the total assessed value, land and improvement values, valuation date and any exemptions.
Switch systems when necessary. Use the GIS map for location, recorded deeds for legal ownership, and the collecting authority for tax payment or receipt information.
A common mistake: a mailing ZIP code or postal city does not always identify the municipality or school district used for property taxation. Confirm the parcel’s actual location and taxing jurisdictions.

Statewide Pennsylvania GIS parcel map through PASDA

Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access is the Commonwealth’s public geospatial data clearinghouse, developed through a partnership involving Penn State and Pennsylvania state government.

The 2026 Pennsylvania Parcels dataset provides parcel-boundary outlines with attributes such as parcel identifier, source and parcel-data date. However, the dataset itself says statewide coverage is incomplete and counties are added as data becomes available.

View Pennsylvania Parcels Dataset
Open PASDA Parcel Map

How to use the statewide parcel map

Open the PASDA Pennsylvania Parcels dataset. Read its description and metadata before relying on the map.
Open the listed web application. Navigate to the area containing the property and use the viewer’s available search or map tools.
Select or inspect a parcel. Look for the parcel identifier, county source and dataset date when available.
Verify with the county assessment system. A statewide map can contain older geometry or may not have the latest split or consolidation.
GIS limitation: a parcel polygon is not a certified survey. Boundaries shown for property-tax mapping are not suitable for deciding an exact fence line, easement or ownership dispute.

What if your county is missing?

Use the county’s own GIS website. Counties may publish more current parcel geometry locally than is available in a statewide aggregation. PASDA also has individually contributed county parcel datasets.

How Pennsylvania parcel IDs and tax-map numbers work

Parcel identifiers are not formatted identically across Pennsylvania. A county may call the identifier a parcel number, property ID, tax-map number, PIN, account number or another locally defined term.

Parcel or Property IDAn identifier linking a parcel to its county assessment record.
Tax-map numberAn identifier used to place a parcel in the county’s tax-mapping system.
OPA account numberA Philadelphia property-account identifier used by its property-search system.
Subdivision or lot referenceLegal-description information that helps distinguish similar parcels and recently subdivided land.
Search tip: copy the parcel ID directly from an official county record when possible. If a lookup fails, check how the local portal handles leading zeros, separators, spaces or parcel suffixes.

What information can a Pennsylvania property record contain?

A county assessment record may include the following information, depending on the county’s public database and privacy practices.

Record field
Meaning
Practical check
Situs address
Physical parcel location.
Confirm the actual property rather than the owner’s mailing address.
Parcel ID
Assessment record identifier.
Save it for later searches.
Owner or taxpayer
Name associated with the assessment roll, where displayed.
Verify with recorded deeds if title matters.
Municipality / school district
Local jurisdictions associated with the property.
Useful when researching separate tax bills.
Land details
Lot size, acreage or land classification.
Compare with deed or survey documents if inaccurate.
Improvements
Building characteristics used in valuation.
Review square footage, use and condition.
Land / building assessment
Assessed components of the parcel.
Review the total assessment, not only one component.
Exemption or preferential assessment
Possible reduction or special valuation treatment.
Ask the county whether the benefit applies to the current tax year.

Pennsylvania assessed value vs market value

Pennsylvania counties can use different base years and assessment methodologies. As a result, a property’s county assessed value may be substantially lower than today’s estimated selling price without the record necessarily being wrong.

For example, Allegheny County explicitly states that its parcel assessments reflect base-year values and do not represent current-year market values. Philadelphia follows its own assessment process, with the Office of Property Assessment determining real-estate market values for city taxation.

Value
What it represents
Best source
Market value
Estimated value under normal market conditions.
Appraisal or current local valuation information.
Assessed value
Value established under the county’s assessment system.
County assessment record.
Taxable assessed value
Value used for taxes after applicable exclusions or exemptions.
County assessment and tax records.
Tax bill
Actual amount billed by the applicable taxing authority.
Tax collector or tax-payment system.
Before comparing two homes: check whether both are in the same county, valuation system, assessment year and property class. Comparing assessed values from different counties without that context can be misleading.

How property taxes relate to Pennsylvania parcel assessments

Property taxes commonly include levies imposed by the county, municipality and school district. The county assessment identifies the tax base, while the relevant taxing authorities determine the applicable rates.

Taxable Assessed Value × Total Applicable Millage ÷ 1,000 = Estimated Tax

Example using an illustrative millage rate

  1. Taxable assessed value: $100,000.
  2. Illustrative combined millage: 35 mills.
  3. $100,000 × 35 ÷ 1,000 = $3,500.

The 35-mill rate is an example, not a statewide Pennsylvania tax rate. Exemptions, exclusions, special assessments and other local rules can change the final amount.

Why one parcel can have several property-tax bills

In Pennsylvania, county, municipal and school taxes may be billed by different collecting authorities and on different schedules. A paid county tax bill does not necessarily mean school or municipal property taxes have also been paid.

If you are buying a property: request current tax certificates or payoff information from the appropriate collecting authorities instead of relying solely on a public parcel search or a prior owner’s paid bill.

How to find deeds and verify Pennsylvania property ownership

County assessment records can help identify a parcel or the taxpayer associated with it. They are not a substitute for recorded deeds or a title search.

Get the parcel address and ID. Save the information from the official county assessment search.
Find the county Recorder of Deeds. Look for the county’s recorded-document index or public access system.
Search the deed records. Use the owner or grantor/grantee names and other available search criteria.
Review the recorded document. Confirm names, recording date, property description and instrument information.
Order a certified copy when necessary. Fees and document-ordering methods depend on the county.
Montgomery County example: its Recorder of Deeds provides a Public Access System covering historical and current documents, with records dating back to 1784. A user account is required for that system.

How to appeal a Pennsylvania property assessment

If the county has incorrect property details or you believe the assessed value is improper, start with the local assessment office. There is no single statewide appeal deadline that applies to every Pennsylvania county.

Confirm the current assessment year and parcel. Make sure the record matches the property you own.
Identify the issue. Is the building size wrong, has a structure been removed, or does the assessment appear inconsistent with the county’s valuation rules?
Gather supporting evidence. This may include photographs, measurements, comparable sales, an appraisal, building plans or repair documentation.
Check the county’s filing rules. Find its assessment appeal form, fee if applicable, filing deadline and hearing procedures.
Submit the appeal and retain proof. Follow the county’s accepted online, mail or in-person method.
Review the written decision. If you disagree, examine the available further appeal procedures and deadlines.

Current local examples

Jurisdiction
Verified 2027 appeal timing
Official resource
Philadelphia
The standard 2027 Board of Revision of Taxes market-value appeal deadline was October 5, 2026; it has passed.
Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes
Allegheny County
The 2027 annual appeal filing window ran July 1 through September 1, 2026; it has passed.
Allegheny Property Assessments
Other counties
County-specific. Verify the annual or reassessment appeal deadline locally.
County Board of Assessment Appeals or equivalent assessment office.
Do not assume you can use another county’s appeal deadline. Also distinguish an ordinary annual appeal from a special reassessment, new-construction or changed-assessment appeal.

Philadelphia First Level Review

Philadelphia also has an Office of Property Assessment First Level Review process. OPA reviews submitted evidence, while the Board of Revision of Taxes handles formal market-value appeals. The processes are separate, and a property owner should follow the instructions for the relevant tax year.

Philadelphia Appeal Instructions
First Level Review Forms

Pennsylvania homestead and farmstead exclusions

A homestead exclusion can reduce the taxable assessed value of a qualifying primary residence. A qualifying farmstead may receive separate relief for certain farm buildings or structures.

Homestead exclusionGenerally applies to an owner’s permanent primary residence, subject to approval and the local tax-relief rules.
Farmstead exclusionAddresses qualifying agricultural buildings on a farm meeting Pennsylvania’s statutory requirements, including the primary-residence condition.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Education says applications for homestead and farmstead exclusions are generally due March 1, and they are filed with the county assessment office.

Find the county’s homestead application. Use the assessment office responsible for the parcel.
Confirm primary-residence eligibility. Review the county’s instructions and required ownership information.
Submit by the applicable deadline. Retain the submitted application and confirmation.
Check the resulting assessment or tax notice. Confirm that an approved exclusion is reflected appropriately.
Official Homestead & Farmstead Guidance

Rural parcels may qualify for Pennsylvania Clean and Green

Pennsylvania’s Clean and Green program is a preferential assessment program for eligible agricultural, forest and open-space land. Instead of taxing qualifying land according to ordinary fair market value, the program uses applicable use values.

Typical acreage ruleEligible land generally must contain at least 10 acres and meet the requirements for Agricultural Use, Agricultural Reserve or Forest Reserve.
Possible smaller agricultural parcelsQualifying Agricultural Use parcels smaller than 10 acres may be eligible if they can generate at least $2,000 annually in farm income.
Application deadlineGenerally June 1 for consideration in the following tax year; the deadline may be extended in a reassessment year under applicable rules.
Change-of-use riskConversion or ineligible use can trigger rollback taxes, so check the enrollment history before subdividing or developing enrolled land.
Check the parcel’s acreage and current classification. Use the county assessment record.
Review the current Clean and Green requirements. Identify the appropriate land-use category.
Request the application from the county assessment office. The county administers the local enrollment process.
Ask about rollback liability before changing use. This is especially important before a sale, subdivision or construction project.
Official Clean and Green Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture also publishes annual Clean and Green use-value resources, including 2026 values, on its official program page.

2026 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate: another form of tax relief

Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is separate from the county parcel assessment and the homestead exclusion. It provides income-based rebates to eligible homeowners and renters.

For claims based on property taxes or rent paid in 2025, Pennsylvania extended the application deadline to December 31, 2026.

Age 65 or olderEligible older Pennsylvanians may qualify, subject to the program’s income and other requirements.
Widows or widowers age 50+May qualify if the remaining eligibility conditions are met.
Adults with disabilities age 18+May qualify under the program’s disability and income requirements.
2025 household income
Maximum standard rebate
$0–$8,550
$1,000
$8,551–$16,040
$770
$16,041–$19,240
$460
$19,241–$48,110
$380

Some qualifying homeowners can also receive supplemental rebates under the program’s rules. The state automatically evaluates eligible supplemental amounts.

How to apply through myPATH

Open the official Property Tax/Rent Rebate application page. Choose the myPATH online application or another accepted filing method.
Confirm eligibility. Review the age or disability category and household-income limit for the claim year.
Gather supporting documents. Homeowners generally need evidence of property taxes paid; renters need the applicable rent certificate or documentation. Proof of income and eligibility may also be required.
Complete the application. myPATH provides calculations and an online submission confirmation. A myPATH account is not required to apply.
Check your rebate status. Use the state’s status tool rather than the county parcel database.
Check Eligibility and Apply
Rebate Assistance: 1-888-222-9190
Practical distinction: a tax rebate does not mean the county will reduce the property’s assessed value. It is a separate state benefit based on eligibility and qualifying tax or rent payments.

Common Pennsylvania parcel-search problems

Problem
What to do
No statewide parcel appears
PASDA’s statewide parcel layer is incomplete. Try the county GIS system directly.
Owner-name search is unavailable
Some counties restrict this search. Use an address, parcel number or recorded-document research as permitted.
New subdivision cannot be located
Check whether new parcels have been certified and added to the county system.
Address search fails
Check street suffix and municipality formatting. Allegheny, for example, directs users to omit suffixes from its street-name field.
County assessed value is far below sale price
Check the county’s base year, reassessment history and applicable valuation methodology.
Tax bill does not match the assessment estimate
Confirm all applicable levies, exemptions, exclusions and separate taxing authorities.
Parcel shape does not match a fence
Do not use GIS as a survey. Review recorded documents and obtain professional surveying assistance where needed.
Recent deed holder differs from assessment record
Check the recording date and ask the assessment office about update timing.

Which Pennsylvania office should you contact?

For a statewide property-search question, Pennsylvania’s GIS Data Access page is a useful entry point. But if you need a correction to an individual assessment, an appeal, a certified deed or a tax payoff, contact the responsible local office.

County Assessment OfficeProperty valuation, parcel data corrections, assessment records and many property-assessment appeals.
County GIS / Tax MappingParcel geometry, map identifiers and public GIS mapping resources.
Recorder of DeedsRecorded deeds, mortgages and related documents.
Tax Collector / TreasurerTax bills, payments, receipts and account balances as assigned by the local taxing authority.
No single office map is shown here: Pennsylvania has 67 counties, and a map pinned to one government building would not help a statewide parcel-search visitor. Find the relevant county first, then use that office’s verified address and directions.

Pennsylvania parcel search FAQs

1. Is there one Pennsylvania parcel-search website for all 67 counties?

No. Pennsylvania counties maintain their own assessment and property systems. PASDA provides a statewide parcel mapping dataset, but its coverage is incomplete and it does not replace county assessment searches.

2. Can I search Pennsylvania property records by owner name?

It depends on the county. Some portals allow owner searches, but Philadelphia and Montgomery County restrict public owner-name assessment searches. Address and parcel-number searches are often better alternatives.

3. Where can I find a Pennsylvania GIS parcel map?

Use the statewide Pennsylvania Parcels viewer available through PASDA, or open the official GIS mapping system maintained by the county where the property is located.

4. Why is a Pennsylvania property’s assessed value lower than its sale price?

Counties can use different base years and assessment methodologies. An assessed value may reflect a base-year system rather than today’s full market value. Review the county’s assessment practices before comparing the two figures.

5. What is an OPA account number in Philadelphia?

It is a property-account identifier used by Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment. The City’s Property Search tool accepts an address, OPA account number or Department of Records registry map number.

6. Does Allegheny County require a street suffix when searching by address?

No. Its Real Estate Portal instructs users not to include suffixes such as Drive, Circle or Street in the street-name field. The municipality field may be left blank if the user does not know it.

7. Can I use a Pennsylvania GIS parcel map to prove a boundary?

No. Tax parcel boundaries are informational and may not have survey accuracy. Recorded documents and a professional survey are more appropriate for determining exact legal boundaries.

8. Is there one Pennsylvania property-assessment appeal deadline?

No. Deadlines vary by county and appeal type. For example, the ordinary 2027 Philadelphia BRT deadline was October 5, 2026, while Allegheny County’s 2027 annual appeal window closed September 1, 2026.

9. What is Pennsylvania Clean and Green for landowners?

Clean and Green provides preferential use-value assessment to qualifying agricultural, forest and open-space land. Applications generally go through the county assessment office, and changes in land use can trigger rollback taxes.

10. Is Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate the same as a homestead exclusion?

No. A homestead exclusion reduces qualifying taxable assessed value, while the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate provides an income-based rebate to eligible homeowners and renters. They have different applications and requirements.

Official Pennsylvania resources

Independent publisher notice: CountyAuditors.org is not affiliated with Pennsylvania state government or any county assessment, tax-collection, GIS or recording office. This article explains public information and links to official resources. Verify the current parcel, bill, deed, deadline or legal boundary with the responsible authority before taking action.

Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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