Geospatial Insights & Solutions (GIS)

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I search for my parcel information?
  You can search for parcels either using the GIS Property Mapping application or can use the Real Property Search from the County’s Equalization Department.
• How do I find my taxable value or SEV or if I have delinquent taxes or drain assessment?
  Try the Property Mapping application or the Real Property Search.
• How do I get a map or aerial photo of my parcel?
  Take a look at the Property Mapping application or submit a request through the GIS Department Email to discuss a custom map. Review the Map Pricing Fee Schedule for our standard and custom maps.
• Where can I buy a Plat Book/Land Atlas?
  In 2018, The GIS team decided to stop printing physical copies. However, we are offering a PDF version of the 2019 Land Atlas. We also offer a version of the Land Atlas to use in the Avenza Maps offline mapping app. You can purchase and download maps in the app, or on avenzamaps.com.
• How can I get parcel data or other data in a GIS format?
  Please submit a request through the GIS Department Email to discuss the data you are looking for and review the GIS Digital Pricing Fee Schedule.
• Shouldn't all the County maps and GIS data be free?
  Much of it is freely viewable by the public from a desktop browser or mobile device the GIS Property Mapping application and the Real Property Search are a few of the examples of maps and data available online. For a more detailed explanation see the Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy.
• I have a question about the class of a parcel, or what should the parcel be classed?
  Please contact the Equalization Department or contact your local assessor.
• What should I do if my deeded legal does not match the tax rolls?

  Map out both legal descriptions, they may match but are written differently.
  Contact your local assessor for help in verifying the legal description.

• How do I read a property legal description?

  Take a look at this document from the State of Michigan

• What should I do if my survey does not match my neighbors survey and creates overlaps and gaps?

  Go to your surveyor and have them go over the survey with you.

• I have a legal question about my property. What do I do?

  The GIS Team cannot give legal advice. Please contact a property lawyer or legal aid.

• How can I get help with a title search?

  Take a look at the various documents search tools that the Register of Deeds recommends.

• How do I research an easement?

  Take a look at the various documents search tools that the Register of Deeds recommends . For utility easement, contact the utility company.

• Who do I contact about my septic/sewer system or about a well?

  Please contact the Health Department, Environmental Health. You can apply for a permit online.

• Where can I find subdivision plats?

  Take a look at our Property Mapping application or the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Statewide Search for Subdivision Plats.

• Where can I get remonumentation data?

  Take a look at our Remonumentation Viewer or the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Statewide Search for Remonumentation Data.

• Where can I get historical survey information?

  Take a look at the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management General Records Office Survey Search or take a look at the various documents search tools that the Register of Deeds recommends.

• Where can I get information about oil, gas, mining, minerals, and geology?

  Take a look at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality GeoWebFace tool.

• Where can I get information about FEMA flood zones?

  Take a look at our FEMA Flood Zones application.