Louisiana · FIPS 22093 · Parish seat: Convent
St. James Parish, LA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the parish parcel map covering St. James Parish, LA: St.James Parish Property Viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the parish, steps for using the viewer, and nearby parishes.
Open the St. James Parish parcel map ↗
Opens gisviewer.stjamesla.com in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Quick facts
| Official map | St.James Parish Property Viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | Parish-run map |
| Website | gisviewer.stjamesla.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| Parish seat | Convent |
| Population | 19,191 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 238 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 22093 |
Where the parcel data comes from
St. James Parish 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.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the official link in a new tab.
- Accept any disclaimer, then look for a search box that takes street addresses, owners or parcel IDs.
- Zoom in and click a parcel to see its details.
- Use the map's layer controls to add aerials or other layers if they're offered.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
The parish in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated St. James Parish's population at 19,191 in 2023, spread over about 238 square miles of land, or roughly 81 people per square mile. By population it ranks 48th of 64 parishes in Louisiana. Convent serves as the parish seat.
Nearby parcel maps
St. James Parish shares a border with the parishes below. Each link has its own official map:
Before you rely on the lines
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.