Minnesota · FIPS 27055 · County seat: Caledonia
Houston County, MN GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Houston County, MN: the Houston County Beacon site. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Houston County parcel map ↗
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Houston County at a glance
| Official map | Houston County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Caledonia |
| Population | 18,582 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 552 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 27055 |
About the official source
It is a county-level map: Houston 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.
How to use the Houston County viewer
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
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.
Houston County by the numbers
Census Bureau figures put Houston County at about 18,582 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 552 square miles of land, which is about 34 residents per square mile. By population it ranks 51st of 87 counties in Minnesota. The county seat is Caledonia.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Houston County:
- Fillmore County
- Winona County
- Allamakee County, IA
- La Crosse County, WI
- Vernon County, WI (state list)
- Winneshiek County, IA
A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.