Louisiana · FIPS 22055 · Parish seat: Lafayette
Lafayette Parish, LA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the parish parcel map covering Lafayette Parish, LA: the Lafayette Parish Beacon site. Below you'll find basic facts about the parish, steps for using the viewer, and nearby parishes.
Open the Lafayette Parish parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Lafayette Parish Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | Parish-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| Parish seat | Lafayette |
| Population | 249,750 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 269 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 22055 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Lafayette Parish or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
How to use the Lafayette Parish viewer
- 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.
Lafayette Parish by the numbers
Lafayette Parish had an estimated 249,750 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 269 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 928 people per square mile. Among Louisiana's 64 parishes, it is the 5th largest by population. The parish seat is Lafayette.
Neighboring parishes
If the property sits near a parish line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These parishes border Lafayette Parish:
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.