What is the best way to find my property lines, and corners?
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The best and most accurate way is to have the property surveyed. This is especially critical when erecting fences and building on the property. To find a surveyor, look in the Yellow Pages of your phone book. How do I divide my property?
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If the property is within un-incorporated Pinal County the division needs to be approved through the Minor Land Division application process at Planning and Development Services. If the property is within an incorporated city or town limits you need to contact the city or town for requirements and approval. In either case a deeding action is still required to complete the division on the Assessor records once approval issued. I recently completed the minor land division process, how do I get Assessor Parcel Numbers for each lot?
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The survey required for the minor land division process will not split the property. A recorded deeding action is still required to complete the land division process. The surveyor should have created each lot’s legal description needed for doing this. Does a survey split my property at the Assessor's office?
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No! Only a deeding action, court judgment, or an approved final subdivision plat will cause land division at the Assessor’s office. How do I combine two (2) or more contiguous properties into one (1) for assessment purposes?
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A “Combination of Parcels Application” is available to download from the Assessor’s Forms page. The Assessors Office requires that all parcels be contiguous, the ownership is the same, the vesting is the same, and that they are in the same special districts. How do I find the minimum lot size requirements for my property?
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If your property is within an incorporated boundary of a city or town you must contact them. If your property is in unincorporated Pinal County contact Planning and Development. It is faster and easier if you have your Parcel ID Number before calling. Check your Tax Bill and/or Notice of Value for this number. If you need assistance finding your parcel number you can call the Assessors Office. How do I get an address for my property?
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If your property is within an incorporated boundary of a city or town you must contact them. If your property is within unincorporated Pinal County you must contact Planning and Development to see the requirements for addressing. The Assessor’s Office does not assign addresses to any portion of the County. Why is the legal description on my Notice of Value incomplete?
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Due to space limitations, we are unable to use complete legal descriptions. For Assessor purposes, property descriptions may be condensed and/or abbreviated. This description should not be used for transference of property. Please refer to official recorded documents for complete property legal descriptions. Will the Assessor Office FAX copies of parcel maps?
- No! Taxpayers who come to our office or request a map by mail are charged $3.00 per map. In an effort to be fair to everyone please do not ask us to Fax parcel maps. Most parcel maps are currently available online. Maps are also available on CD for a fee. Please see "Assessor Maps."
How do I find out if a parcel of land has legal access?
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This is best done through a title search. Any Title Company will do this for you. The Assessor’s Office does not track easements because they do not affect property size. The Assessor’s Office will not research access to property, however a copy of the parcel history (Alpha Card) may be purchased which sometimes aides in the research. How do I find the owners of properties within 300 feet of my property?
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The Assessor’s Office will assist you by providing the information in the form of counter listings, computer terminal, and scaled maps. In some cases it is necessary to purchase parcel maps, and mark the 300 foot boundary for easier reference. Bring pen and paper to write the information you need, or a printout may be purchased for $1.00 per parcel/page up to 15 parcels. Printouts of 16 or more may be requested through the State Department of Revenue. What is the difference between Right of Way and Easement?
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In most cases Right of Way (ROW) is fee deeded or taken through a condemnation usually for major roads, and some utility purposes. ROW is removed from the affected properties acreage, and legal description. Some types of ROWs are not actually deeded property, and will not be removed from the acreage or the legal. Easements only limit the use of the property they describe, and therefore remain in the gross acreage. The Assessor’s Office does not track or note easements for this reason. |