Minnesota
Statewide maps, data, and agencies, plus all its counties.
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- PublicGISProperty lines
Fast, simple parcel map and property viewer. Tap any parcel to see its lines, size, owner of record, and the official county links for it.
- MnGeoCounty GIS map
Home page of the state GIS office. Explains state mapping programs and links to the Geospatial Commons.
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- Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo)
- commons.mngeo@state.mn.us
- Electronic Certificate of Real Estate ValueProperty records
The state's record of reported sale prices and terms filed with deeds. Used for sales ratio studies and to research what a property actually sold for.
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Explains Minnesota public drainage law: landowners share open ditches and tile lines, and a public drainage authority runs each one. The authority is a county board of commissioners, a joint county board, or a watershed district board of managers. Contact the county or watershed district that runs the ditch.
- DNR Floodplain Management ProgramFlood zones
How floodplain mapping and local floodplain ordinances work in Minnesota and where to get flood map help.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- Minnesota Historical Aerial Photographs OnlineAerial imagery
Browse and download historical aerial photos of Minnesota back to the 1930s to see how a property looked in past decades.
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- USDA NAIP Imagery HubFind and download USDA's leaf-on aerial photography for the contiguous United States. Check coverage and acquisition dates for the area you need.
- MnTOPO Elevation ViewerElevation
Interactive map of Minnesota's LiDAR elevation data with contours, hillshade and profile tools.
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- USGS National Map ViewerNational base map with elevation, hydrography, imagery, boundaries and PLSS layers.
- USDA Web Soil SurveySoils
Draw an area on the map to get soil types, drainage, septic suitability, building limitations and farmland ratings.
- BWSR Conservation EasementsPublic land
How Reinvest in Minnesota conservation easements work and how to check whether land is enrolled. Contact the local soil and water conservation district for parcel-level answers.
- Minnesota county coordinate system (MnCCS) and map projectionsGIS data downloads
MnDOT's reference for the Minnesota County Coordinate System and State Plane zones used in Minnesota surveys and GIS, with the zone parameters for each county.
Other Minnesota resources
- Minnesota lake classes for shoreland rulesExplains Minnesota's shoreland lake classes (natural environment, recreational development, general development) and river classes, which set the lot size and …
- Minnesota wildfire risk mapOpen the Minnesota Risk Explorer map to see wildfire risk for your area. It is a screening tool, not an official determination for a property.
- Minnesota shoreland setback and lot size standardsThe state minimum shoreland standards: lot sizes and structure setbacks from the ordinary high water level for each lake class. Local ordinances can be stricte…
- Minnesota licensed land surveyor lookupSearch the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID for a licensed land surveyor by name or license number. Only a licensed surveyor can mark a legal property line on the …
- Minnesota shoreland information for property ownersPlain-language guide for lake and river property owners: setbacks, vegetation, docks and who issues shoreland permits.
- Aquatic Invasive SpeciesWhich Minnesota lakes are listed as infested, watercraft inspection and decontamination rules, and transport laws for boaters.
- DEED Minnesota Site LocatorState business site and building search for Minnesota, including shovel-ready and rail-served industrial sites.
- DNR Shoreland Management ProgramState rules for building near lakes and rivers (setbacks, lot sizes, vegetation), which counties and cities enforce through local shoreland ordinances.
- DNR Wetlands ProgramOverview of wetland types, rules and DNR programs in Minnesota, with links to regulations and maps.
- Dams and Dam SafetyThe state dam safety program: the inventory of Minnesota dams, inspections, hazard classification and permits for dam work.
- Find a DNR Area HydrologistCounty-assigned DNR contacts for public waters, shoreland and public waters work permits. For local Wetland Conservation Act decisions, use the BWSR Wetland Co…
- GLO Plat Maps, Minnesota 1848-1907Map viewer of the original government survey plats for every Minnesota township. Shows section lines, water and features as first surveyed.
- Gale Family LibraryThe state's research library for Minnesota history and genealogy: county atlases, plat books, city directories, newspapers and government records.
- Gopher State One CallMinnesota's utility locate service. Contact or notify Gopher State One Call before digging or excavation, including fence post holes, decks and landscaping. Re…
- Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementState emergency management: county hazard mitigation plans, emergency operations planning, disaster declarations, and county emergency manager contacts.
- Homestead ClassificationWhat homestead classification means for your taxes and how to apply through your county assessor.
- Invasive Species in MinnesotaTerrestrial and aquatic invasive species information, including how to report a new infestation and which species are regulated.
- LakeFinderLook up any Minnesota lake by name or ID for depth maps, fish surveys, water quality and access sites.
- Land ContaminantsMPCA information on contaminated land, tanks, spills, demolition and asbestos notification, and hazardous waste sites.
- Landlords and Tenants: Rights and ResponsibilitiesThe state handbook on Minnesota rental law: leases, deposits, repairs, entry, evictions and local rental licensing.
- Lands and MineralsState mineral leasing, state land records and mineral ownership information, including how to research severed mineral rights and lease sales.
- League of Minnesota CitiesGuidance and model ordinances for Minnesota cities, including zoning, utility franchises, annexation, open meeting law, publication requirements and city admin…
- League of Minnesota Cities Gas and Electric Utility FranchisingGuidance on Minnesota city utility franchise rules and franchise fees, with gas and electric utility model ordinances and sample fee ordinances.
- License and Registration LookupCheck whether a residential building contractor, roofer, electrician, plumber or other trade is licensed and registered in Minnesota.
- Local Septic System ProgramsExplains that counties and some cities issue septic permits, and lists local SSTS program contacts.
- MCRA County Recorder DirectorySearchable directory of every Minnesota county recorder and registrar of titles, with a downloadable PDF directory.
- MDE School District Boundaries and ReorganizationHow Minnesota school district boundaries are set and changed, including consolidation and dissolution.
- MN DNR Ice Out DatesRecorded ice-out dates for Minnesota lakes, searchable by lake and year.
- MNHS Collections SearchSearch the historical society's collections: maps, atlases, photographs, manuscripts and county records held by the state archives.
- MNHS People Records SearchSearch indexed Minnesota people records, including the state death certificate index, census records and veterans' records, for family history research.
- MPCA Septic SystemsState program page for septic (subsurface sewage treatment) systems: rules, homeowner guidance, compliance inspections and forms.
- MPCA Waste Planning and RecyclingMinnesota county recycling, household hazardous waste and waste program information.
- Mineland ReclamationRules and records for reclaiming mined land in Minnesota, covering iron mining on the Iron Range and nonferrous mining sites.
- Minn. Rules Ch. 6120 Shoreland and Wild RiversStatewide minimum shoreland standards (lake classes, setbacks, lot sizes) that local ordinances must meet.
- Minn. Rules Ch. 7080 Septic System RulesTechnical rules for individual septic systems in Minnesota.
- Minn. Rules Ch. 8420 Wetland Conservation ActRules implementing the Wetland Conservation Act, including exemptions, replacement and delineation standards.
- Minn. Stat. Ch. 282 Tax-Forfeited LandHow counties manage, classify and sell tax-forfeited land. There is no statewide sales site; each county auditor or land department runs its own list.
- Minn. Stat. Ch. 394 County Planning and ZoningThe law that lets counties adopt zoning, subdivision and land use controls outside cities.
- Minn. Stat. Ch. 462 Municipal PlanningThe law governing city zoning, comprehensive plans, variances and subdivision approval.
- Minnesota 511Live map of Minnesota road conditions, construction, closures and incidents on state highways.
- Minnesota Aquatic Plant Management PermitsMinnesota DNR aquatic plant management permit applications, permit types, fees, and local permitting specialists. Follow Apply for a permit to MPARS; a permit …
- Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsDirectory and information for Minnesota's soil and water conservation districts, the local offices that handle conservation programs, ditch buffers and landown…
- Minnesota Association of TownshipsGuidance and contacts for Minnesota townships, including township road authority, town hall meetings, cemeteries and township officer duties.
- Minnesota Broadband Maps and DataMaps of broadband availability and speeds by area in Minnesota, with underserved and unserved area data.
- Minnesota Building Codes and LawsThe building codes Minnesota has adopted, including the residential code, plus the statutes and rules behind them and which local jurisdictions enforce them.
- Minnesota Burning Leaves and Brush Permit InformationDNR information about burning leaves, plant clippings and brush. Check the linked county permit availability and current burning restrictions, then confirm any…
- Minnesota Business Filings SearchLook up a Minnesota business, LLC or corporation, including its registered agent and address, when a company name appears on a deed or tax record.
- Minnesota Campaign Finance BoardCampaign finance and lobbyist disclosure filings for Minnesota state candidates, committees and lobbying principals.
- Minnesota Certificate of Occupancy RequirementsMinnesota Rules 1300.0220 describes certificate of occupancy requirements, exceptions and temporary occupancy. Read the state rule, then confirm its applicatio…
- Minnesota County Coroners and Medical Examiners DirectoryMinnesota Department of Health county lookup for the responsible coroner or medical examiner. Choose a county at the destination to see its contacts.
- Minnesota County Websites DirectoryLinks to the official website of every Minnesota county, the starting point for each county's GIS map, assessor, recorder and tax pages.
- Minnesota Court Records OnlineSearch Minnesota district court case records by name, case number or county. Covers civil, probate, and property-related case files that are public.
- Minnesota DEED Sites and Buildings Site FinderMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development statewide site finder. Search available business sites and buildings through the embedded LocationO…
- Minnesota DNR Buffer Protection MapOfficial buffer law mapping page with the Buffer Map viewer and statewide data download. Identifies public waters and public ditches requiring permanent vegeta…
- Minnesota DNR State Minerals LeasesState mineral leasing information for iron ore, taconite, nonferrous and industrial minerals. Links to active and historic mineral lease GIS data and the statu…
- Minnesota Data Practices OfficeHow the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act works: how to make a records request to a city, county or state agency, what fees apply and how to challenge a …
- Minnesota Department of Education Data ReportsMinnesota student enrollment, school district and education data reports.
- Minnesota Digital Newspaper HubSearch digitized Minnesota newspapers by county and date. Useful for property history, obituaries, and tracing farms, towns and businesses.
- Minnesota Election ResultsOfficial Minnesota election results by office, county and precinct, with turnout figures for past elections.
- Minnesota Environmental Quality BoardMinnesota's environmental review program: EAW and EIS documents for proposed projects, the EQB Monitor, and which agency reviews a project type.
- Minnesota Geological SurveyCounty geologic atlases, bedrock and surficial geology maps, karst mapping and well-based subsurface data for Minnesota counties.
- Minnesota Geospatial CommonsDownload Minnesota's statewide GIS data, such as roads, boundaries, imagery and elevation and property lines.
- Minnesota Historical SocietyThe state historical society: archives, county historical society contacts, maps, photographs, and the state's death certificate and census indexes.
- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementState emergency management agency. Use it to reach the state duty officer and to find county emergency management contacts.
- Minnesota Impaired Waters List and Lake LookupCheck whether a Minnesota lake or stream appears on the impaired waters list using MPCA assessment lists, maps and linked surface-water tools. Review the listi…
- Minnesota Judicial BranchThe state court system: county district court contacts, filing procedures, forms, and how to request court files including probate and marriage records.
- Minnesota Judicial Branch Self-HelpCourt self-help topics for Minnesota, including neighbor disputes, boundary trees, and property matters.
- Minnesota Lakes and Rivers AdvocatesStatewide organization that works with lake associations. Use it to find or start a lake association and reach lake groups across Minnesota.
- Minnesota NWI UpdateExplains the statewide wetland inventory update and how to view or download it.
- Minnesota Oversize/Overweight PermitsHow to get an oversize or overweight hauling permit on Minnesota state highways, including routing, fees and restrictions.
- Minnesota Private Well Water Testing and SafetyTo find out whether private well water is safe, arrange water testing through a laboratory and follow Minnesota Department of Health guidance for interpreting …
- Minnesota Public Facilities AuthorityState financing for city and county water, sewer and other public infrastructure projects.
- Minnesota Public Utilities CommissionState review and siting of large energy projects in Minnesota: power plants, transmission lines, wind and solar sites, pipelines, and the public comment proces…
- Minnesota Railroad Hazardous Materials Route Planning and SafetyMnDOT public rail-safety studies include historical crude-oil route and crossing information and a statewide freight railroad map. These are planning reference…
- Minnesota Revenue Assessor LicensingAssessor licensing and education requirements in Minnesota, and what a city or county must do to have a licensed assessor.
- Minnesota RulesState agency rules, which carry the technical detail behind statutes: shoreland standards, septic design, wetland rules and building code adoption.
- Minnesota Schools and OrganizationsSearch Minnesota school districts and schools by name and location. The Organization Reference Glossary supplies district names and district numbers used by th…
- Minnesota Secretary of StateState office for elections, voter registration, business filings and notaries.
- Minnesota State Demographic CenterOfficial population, household and housing estimates and projections for Minnesota counties, cities and townships.
- Minnesota State Historic Preservation OfficeState office for historic property surveys, National Register nominations, review of federally licensed projects, tax credits and the Certified Local Governmen…
- Minnesota StatutesThe full text of Minnesota state law, searchable and browsable by chapter. Use it for statutes on property, drainage, zoning, easements, eminent domain and loc…
- Minnesota Tax CourtThe court that hears property tax assessment appeals in Minnesota, with filing deadlines, petition forms and instructions.
- Minnesota Truck Parking Locations and AvailabilityMnDOT truck parking information links to 511 Minnesota for truck parking locations and live availability, and to the public rest-area directory. This page expl…
- Minnesota Vital RecordsHow to order Minnesota birth and death certificates, who may request them, fees, and the county offices that also issue certified copies.
- Minnesota Voting Information PortalFind your Minnesota polling place, sample ballot, districts and registration status from your address.
- Minnesota Water ConditionsReal-time stream and river gauge readings across Minnesota, with flood stage comparisons and historical flow records.
- Minnesota Well IndexWater well logs and well construction records in the Minnesota Well Index map. Look up well depth, geology, construction and sealing records statewide. The pub…
- Minnesota Wetland FinderInteractive map of Minnesota National Wetlands Inventory data. View mapped wetland locations, extent and types without downloading GIS files. The inventory doe…
- Minnesota state highway driveway permitsA new or changed driveway onto a trunk highway needs a MnDOT access permit. Use the Application for Access/Driveway Permit on this page and file it with the Mn…
- MnDOT Freight and RailMinnesota freight and rail planning, rail lines and rail-served site information.
- MnDOT GIS DataWhere MnDOT publishes its roads, traffic and transportation GIS layers.
- MnDOT Geodetic SurveyMinnesota geodetic control and survey monument information from MnDOT surveying and mapping.
- MnDOT Right of Way Mapping and MonitoringView scanned MnDOT right-of-way maps showing highway boundaries and easements next to private property.
- MnGeo Geospatial Information OfficeMinnesota geospatial coordination, including addressing and 911 street naming standards. Street names and addresses are assigned by the county or city addressi…
- Mortuary ScienceLicensing and regulation of Minnesota funeral establishments, morticians and cremation, including the license lookup.
- Municode Library, MinnesotaOnline code libraries for Minnesota cities and counties: zoning, rental licensing, nuisance and other local ordinances.
- Natural Heritage Information SystemMinnesota rare plant, animal and native plant community records, including bald eagle nest and roost information requests for environmental review. Explains th…
- Office of the State ArchaeologistState office for archaeological sites, burial grounds and unmarked graves. Explains what to do when human remains or a possible cemetery are found on private l…
- Office of the State AuditorFinancial reporting and audits for Minnesota counties, cities and townships, including annual financial reports, TIF reporting and local government spending da…
- Official Minnesota State Highway MapThe official printed and PDF state highway map, with links to ordering and downloads.
- Online Burning Permit SystemGet or check a Minnesota open burning permit for brush and yard waste, and see current burning restrictions by county.
- PWI MapsHow to view the Public Waters Inventory on a map, plus downloads of the original county PWI maps.
- Property Tax AdministratorsState guidance for assessors and treasurers, including sales ratio studies, classification rules, assessment manuals and the property tax calendar.
- Property Tax RefundWho qualifies for the homeowner and renter property tax refunds and how to file.
- Public Waters Inventory (PWI) ProgramExplains which lakes, wetlands and streams are legally 'public waters' and therefore subject to DNR permits and shoreland rules.
- Public Waters Work Permit ProgramWhen a DNR permit is needed for work below the ordinary high water level: riprap, dredging, sand blankets, culverts and shoreline alteration.
- Recreation CompassStatewide map of public land, parks, trails, water accesses and hunting areas. The online successor to the printed PRIM public land maps.
- Remediation and RedevelopmentState cleanup programs including brownfield voluntary investigation and cleanup, petroleum remediation, and environmental covenants on cleaned-up property.
- SSTS Search: Licensed Septic BusinessesSearch for MPCA-licensed septic designers, installers, inspectors and maintainers by name, county or license type.
- Seasonal Load LimitsSpring load restriction start and end dates by frost zone, plus winter weight increases, for hauling on Minnesota roads.
- Source Water ProtectionWellhead protection areas and drinking water supply management areas: what they restrict and how to find whether a property is inside one.
- State Aid for Local TransportationHow county state aid highways and municipal state aid streets are designated and funded, and which authority is responsible for a state aid route.
- Township, Range and Section (PLS) BoundariesInteractive map and downloadable GIS data showing Minnesota township, range and section boundaries. The catalog page provides a map, section and township layer…
- USACE St. Paul District RegulatoryFederal wetland and waterway permits (Section 404) for Minnesota, jurisdictional determinations and delineation guidance.
- USDA Farm Service Agency, MinnesotaMinnesota FSA county offices, farm and tract numbers, CRP contracts, aerial farm photos and conservation program enrollment.
- University of Minnesota Extension County OfficesLocal Extension offices across Minnesota for soils, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and 4-H.
- Well DisclosureMinnesota requires sellers to disclose wells when property is sold. Explains the well disclosure certificate and how to look up filed disclosures.
- Wetland Conservation Act ContactsCounty-by-county directory of local wetland regulatory contacts, with PDF and spreadsheet downloads. Find the county, city, SWCD or watershed representative wh…
- Wetlands Regulation in MinnesotaPlain-language overview of which agencies regulate wetlands in Minnesota and what the Wetland Conservation Act requires.
- What's in My NeighborhoodMPCA contamination map and text search for polluted or contaminated land and sites around a city, county or address. Includes permitted facilities, tanks, land…
Data services for GIS software (11)
- Composite Image ServiceOne map service that shows the best available aerial photo for any spot in Minnesota, including recent statewide flights. Works in GIS software and web maps th…
- DNR HydrographyStatewide lake, river and stream outlines with DNR lake ID numbers.
- FEMA Flood Maps (DFIRM), MinnesotaStatewide copy of FEMA flood insurance rate map zones, assembled by the DNR floodplain program.
- Minnesota Enterprise ArcGIS REST ServicesThe technical directory of live map services behind the Geospatial Commons, grouped by agency folder. For developers and GIS users.
- National Wetland Inventory for MinnesotaDownload Minnesota wetland inventory GIS data based on 2009-2014 imagery in GeoPackage or file geodatabase format, or connect to its feature service. The separ…
- Public Waters Basin and Watercourse DelineationsMap layer of DNR-regulated public waters (lakes, wetlands and streams). If a water body is on this inventory, shoreland rules and DNR permits may apply to near…
- State Lands Administered by DNRMap layer of state-owned land the DNR manages (wildlife areas, state forests, parks, school trust land), split out by land type and managing division.
- Statewide Address PointsA statewide layer of mapped street addresses compiled from participating counties. Useful for finding where an address sits relative to a parcel.
- Statewide LiDAR DEMDownload the statewide second-generation 0.5 meter elevation raster from LiDAR flights. Use the elevation surface for ground elevation, slope and drainage on a…
- Statewide ParcelsOne statewide map layer of property parcel boundaries compiled from counties that share their parcel data openly. Includes parcel ID and, where the county prov…
- Statewide Road CenterlinesRoad centerlines with names and address ranges compiled from participating counties into one statewide layer.
Who to contact
- Minnesota Board of Water and Soil ResourcesAdministers the Wetland Conservation Act through local government units and certifies wetland professionals.
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- 651-296-3767
- info.BWSR@state.mn.us
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- Visit website
- Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesPublic waters, shoreland, floodplain, wetlands inventory, state lands and the MnTOPO and LakeFinder tools.
- Phone
- 651-296-6157
- info.dnr@state.mn.us
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- Visit website
- Minnesota Department of Health, Well Management SectionWell construction and sealing rules, well disclosure at property sale, and the Minnesota Well Index.
- Phone
- 651-201-4600
- health.wells@state.mn.us
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- Visit website
- Minnesota Department of Transportation, Geographic Information and MappingState highway maps, right-of-way maps and MnDOT roads GIS data.
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- 651-296-3000
- gisinfo.dot@state.mn.us
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- Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyRegulates septic systems, licenses septic professionals and publishes the What's in My Neighborhood environmental map.
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- 651-296-6300
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- Visit website
- Minnesota Association of County Officers (MACO) / MN County Recorders AssociationProfessional association of the 87 county recorders and registrars of titles; hosts the statewide recorder directory (Cloudflare blocks direct curl).
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- Minnesota Department of Revenue, Property Tax DivisionOversees property tax administration, classification, homestead and property tax refunds; counties assess and bill.
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- 651-556-6091
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Counties
- Aitkin
- Anoka
- Becker
- Beltrami
- Benton
- Big Stone
- Blue Earth
- Brown
- Carlton
- Carver
- Cass
- Chippewa
- Chisago
- Clay
- Clearwater
- Cook
- Cottonwood
- Crow Wing
- Dakota
- Dodge
- Douglas
- Faribault
- Fillmore
- Freeborn
- Goodhue
- Grant
- Hennepin
- Houston
- Hubbard
- Isanti
- Itasca
- Jackson
- Kanabec
- Kandiyohi
- Kittson
- Koochiching
- Lac qui Parle
- Lake
- Lake of the Woods
- Le Sueur
- Lincoln
- Lyon
- Mahnomen
- Marshall
- Martin
- McLeod
- Meeker
- Mille Lacs
- Morrison
- Mower
- Murray
- Nicollet
- Nobles
- Norman
- Olmsted
- Otter Tail
- Pennington
- Pine
- Pipestone
- Polk
- Pope
- Ramsey
- Red Lake
- Redwood
- Renville
- Rice
- Rock
- Roseau
- Scott
- Sherburne
- Sibley
- St. Louis
- Stearns
- Steele
- Stevens
- Swift
- Todd
- Traverse
- Wabasha
- Wadena
- Waseca
- Washington
- Watonwan
- Wilkin
- Winona
- Wright
- Yellow Medicine