York County, PennsylvaniaThe Parcel GIS Layer for tax assessment is a high-resolution geospatial dataset that defines property boundaries and integrates detailed tax-related attributes within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. Each parcel is represented as a polygon feature in a vector data format, accurately georeferenced using standardized coordinate systems (e.g., NAD 1983, State Plane or UTM), and maintained through cadastral mapping practices. This layer combines spatial geometry with attribute tables containing critical tax assessment data such as parcel ID (APN), ownership information, legal descriptions, assessed land and improvement values, exemptions, tax district codes, and land use classifications. GIS functionality enables advanced spatial analysis such as proximity, overlay, and buffering to support equitable property valuation, enforcement of zoning and land use regulations, and identification of assessment trends or anomalies. Data is managed within a geodatabase (e.g., ESRI File Geodatabase or Enterprise Geodatabase), supporting topology rules to ensure geometric integrity (no overlaps or gaps), versioning for multi-user editing, and integration with automated assessment systems (CAMA). The Parcel Layer is also designed to interoperate with orthophotos, zoning layers, utility infrastructure, and demographic datasets, allowing tax authorities to perform cross-analysis and generate thematic maps for public communication and policy-making. Updated regularly through field surveys, deed recordings, and aerial imagery interpretation, the Parcel GIS Layer plays a central role in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in the property tax assessment process. It provides local governments, assessors, planners, and auditors with a dynamic, queryable spatial framework for managing real estate taxation and supporting data-driven decision-making.ArcGIS FeatureLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/803b4da39e7b457ab6e7a5eeb3410abb_0engYork County, PA GIS Open Data PortalPublicParcels [Pennsylvania--York County]Web servicesPennsylvania--York CountyPennsylvaniaLast Modified: 2025-10-27