Blog · October 14, 2026 · Vermont
The South Burlington GIS Map and the county parcel viewer
Parcel data for South Burlington comes from the county, and the viewer is free.
Main page: Chittenden County, VT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Trying to size up a property near Shelburne? Pulling up the South Burlington GIS map gets you there fast, with no account needed. This South Burlington guide covers: which viewer to open, how to search it, and the limits worth knowing.
Getting started with the South Burlington GIS map
For acreage around Essex Junction, some cities also run their own GIS portal for utilities or zoning; that can add detail on top of the county map.
The viewer Chittenden County publishes
The official parcel map for this area is the Vermont Parcel Viewer, and no login is needed to use it. If you only know roughly where the land is, pan along US Route 7 and select the outline. On ground around Shelburne, the parcel card typically gives the owner of record, assessed acreage, a parcel ID and in many cases the last transfer.
South Burlington and the county around it
South Burlington sits in Chittenden County, Vermont, and the county assessor maps its lots. With a lot near Essex Junction, city or town hall handles things like zoning, permits and utilities for lots inside the boundary, and the county still keeps the parcel and deed records. Land beyond the town limits near Shelburne often follows county rules instead.
How land is described here
Rural deeds near St. George are often described by metes and bounds, listing bearings, distances and landmarks. Subdivision lots in Hinesburg refer to a recorded plat, which is simpler to follow. Keep the legal description for land near St. George when you talk to a surveyor.
Search tips
Vacant ground near Winooski may lack an address, so zoom in from US Route 7 and click the outline. With a lot near St. George, searching by parcel number never misses, and you'll find it on tax statements.
Where the recorded documents are
Before you sign anything, request the recorded deed from the town clerk; the parcel map near St. George only summarizes it. Older tracts near Burlington may go back through many deeds, so a title company can sort it out before a purchase.
Who handles what
Questions about value or the owner field for land near Hinesburg go to the town listers or assessor, the office behind the parcel record. Questions about what you can build around St. George go to planning, building or health offices, depending on whether the land is inside town limits.
Aerials, labels and overlays
For a parcel near Shelburne, look in the layer list for city limits, flood hazard, zoning or soils; availability varies.
Printing and saving
Print or screenshot the parcel near Shelburne with its ID visible, so you have it when calling an office.
What the record panel tells you
The record for a parcel near Essex Junction typically lists the owner of record, values and a legal description.
Limits of the parcel data
Acreage on the record is a tax-roll number; just a licensed surveyor can set the real lines on land around Shelburne. With a lot near Shelburne, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month can take weeks to appear.
Chittenden County in a few facts
Burlington holds the county offices, which is where the courthouse records live. You'll also find Shelburne, Winooski, and St. George, where town lots give way to larger tracts. About 169,481 people live in Chittenden County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) spread over about 537 square miles. Chittenden County dates to 1787, and some chains of title near St. George are long.
Taking the map into the field
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Hinesburg, but coverage can be spotty out of town. A saved image of the lot near Winooski and its lines keeps working without signal.
Browser tips
If the viewer stalls on a phone near Winooski, switch browsers or turn off pop-up blockers; links occasionally change, and our directory page keeps the current one.
Neighboring parcel maps
Chittenden County meets Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Addison County, Franklin County, and Grand Isle County; every one of them runs a separate parcel map. A tract near the line by Hinesburg may show up across two assessors' files, so look at the adjacent map before you assume the acreage. Our state page lists every neighboring county map across Vermont.
Quick answers
How current is the parcel data around Winooski?
If the land is near St. George, records update on the assessor's schedule.
What layers does the parcel viewer have around Essex Junction?
If you're looking near Hinesburg, layer lists vary from one viewer to the next; open the layer list to see what's there.
Are parcel lines on the map exact in South Burlington?
For most people, lines near Essex Junction can be off by several feet or more.
Can I search by owner name in South Burlington?
The parcel record for a lot near St. George lists the owner of record; try variations if nothing comes up.
How do I save a parcel from the viewer near Essex Junction?
Use the print button or a screenshot; include the record panel for the lot near St. George.
Open the official Chittenden County, VT parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.