California · FIPS 06085 · County seat: San Jose
Santa Clara County, CA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Santa Clara County, CA? The quickest route is the Santa Clara County parcel map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Santa Clara County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Santa Clara County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | webgis.santaclaracounty.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | San Jose |
| Population | 1,877,592 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,291 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 06085 |
About the official source
It is a county-level map: Santa Clara County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Finding a property on this map
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
Santa Clara County by the numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Clara County's population at 1,877,592 in 2023, spread over about 1,291 square miles of land, or roughly 1,454 people per square mile. Among California's 58 counties, it is the 6th largest by population. The county seat is San Jose.
Counties next to Santa Clara County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Santa Clara County:
- Alameda County
- Merced County (state list)
- San Benito County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Cruz County
- Stanislaus County (state list)
Our longer guides
A note on accuracy
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.