Minnesota · FIPS 27037 · County seat: Hastings

Dakota County, MN GIS & Parcel Viewer

Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Dakota County, MN: the Dakota County parcel map. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.

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Map and county facts

Where the parcel data comes from

It is a county-level map: Dakota County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.

How to use the Dakota County viewer

1. Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
2. Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
3. Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
4. 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.

The county in brief

Dakota County had an estimated 447,440 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 563 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 795 people per square mile. By population it ranks 3rd of 87 counties in Minnesota. Hastings serves as the county seat.

Nearby parcel maps

If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Dakota County:

• Goodhue County (state list)
• Hennepin County
• Ramsey County
• Rice County
• Scott County
• Washington County
• Pierce County, WI

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.

Related

• All Minnesota counties
• Find Dakota County on the national map
• Parcel map guides

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