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GIS Data Products

These are large .ZIP files and are quite large. Files may take a few minutes to download, depending on your internet speed. Each zip file contains reference documents explaining the fields contained within the files. All GIS Data is provided in shapefile format.  You may need WinZip or 7Zip to unzip the files before use.  You will also need special GIS software to view and manipulate the data.  Several products are avilable. Please review the software documentation carefully to determine if the application will meet your requirements.

  • ESRI products
    • ArcGIS Pro (This is typically used for combining shapefiles and appraisal roll data)
    • ArcGIS Online
    • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • ArcGIS Earth (free viewer)

Other products may also be available from other vendors which may be suitable for your use.

DISCLAIMER: These products are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.

IMPORTANT: Please read the documentation included with the zip archive before contacting DCAD for help.

UPDATE: The name of the current 2026 Parcels zip file has changed from PARCEL.zip to PARCEL_GEOM.zip. Please update any scripts used for automated downloads.

From Deeds Filed with Dallas County Clerk

Survey Abstracts - Original Texas Land Grants.

Block IDs - Block identifiers for a platted city block. Now incorporate old Dallas City Block numbers.

Condo Parcels - Define a parcel that represents a condo property.

Current 2026 Parcels - Property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk’s office for the current tax year.

Historic 2025 Parcels - Certified property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk’s office for the 2024 tax year.

Historic 2024 Parcels - Certified property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk’s office for the 2023 tax year.

Historic 2023 Parcels - Certified property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk's office for the 2022 tax year.

Historic 2022 Parcels - Certified property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk's office for the 2021 tax year.

Historic 2021 Parcels - Certified property boundaries legally defined by recorded deed at County Clerk’s office for the 2020 tax year.

Parcel Dimensions - Legal dimensions of property boundaries.

Parcel IDs - Lot and tract numbers.

Subdivisions - Platted subdivision boundaries.

From Ordinances Filed with City

City Boundaries - Based on city ordinance.

Tax Increment Finance Zones - Economic development areas. Based on city ordinance.

Special District Boundaries - Utility district areas. Based on city ordinance.

Independent School Districts - Defined by each school district.

From Ordinances Filed with County

County Boundaries - Defined by county commissioner's order.

Residential Classification Areas

Neighborhoods - Properties classified by common elements affecting value.



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