New York · FIPS 36029 · County seat: Buffalo
Erie County, NY GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Erie County, NY: the Erie County parcel map. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Erie County parcel map ↗
Opens gis.erie.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Quick facts
| Official map | Erie County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.erie.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Buffalo |
| Population | 946,147 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,043 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 36029 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Erie 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.
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.
Erie County by the numbers
Erie County had an estimated 946,147 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 1,043 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 907 people per square mile. That makes it number 8 out of 62 New York counties by population. Another 184 square miles of water fall within its lines, according to Census mapping. Buffalo serves as the county seat.
Counties next to Erie County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Erie County:
More on Erie County parcel maps
- Erie County, New York GIS Parcel Map Guide
- Erie County Real Property Parcel Search: On-Map Parcel Viewer and Tax Lookup (NY)
Maps vs. surveys
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.