Iowa · FIPS 19065 · County seat: West Union
Fayette County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Fayette County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Fayette County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Fayette County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Fayette County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | West Union |
| Population | 19,210 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 731 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19065 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Fayette County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
Fayette County by the numbers
Census Bureau figures put Fayette County at about 19,210 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 731 square miles of land, which is about 26 residents per square mile. Among Iowa's 99 counties, it is the 36th largest by population. West Union serves as the county seat.
Counties next to Fayette County
Parcels close to the edge of Fayette County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Allamakee County
- Black Hawk County
- Bremer County
- Buchanan County
- Chickasaw County
- Clayton County
- Delaware County
- Winneshiek County
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.