North Carolina · FIPS 37043 · County seat: Hayesville
Clay County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Clay County, North Carolina parcel data lives on Clay NC Map 04/16/2026. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Clay County parcel map ↗
Opens experience.arcgis.com in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Map and county facts
| Official map | Clay NC Map 04/16/2026 |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | experience.arcgis.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Hayesville |
| Population | 11,864 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 215 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37043 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Clay County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Press the button above; an ArcGIS Experience Builder app opens in a new tab. Accept any splash or disclaimer screen.
- Search by address or parcel ID, or pan to the area.
- Select a parcel to view the information the publisher makes available.
- Explore the app's panels for layers, legends or printing.
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.
About Clay County
Clay County had an estimated 11,864 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 215 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 55 people per square mile. Among North Carolina's 100 counties, it is the 92nd largest by population. The county seat is Hayesville.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Clay County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
Maps vs. surveys
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.