GIS and Cadastral Mapping

The Department of Revenue specifies standards for statewide parcel mapping and for the acquisition of aerial photography county property appraisers use​ for assessment purposes. We annually review county GIS parcel maps for completeness and adherence to specifications. We also provide technical assistance in cadastral issues, as well as in contracting for and the collection of aerial photography.​

Aerial Photography

The Department coordinates the capture and distribution of ortho imagery of approximately one-third of the state ​each year according to section 195.022, F.S.​​

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Aerial Photography Three Year Flight Schedule 2020-2023 aerial photography schedule  Download Aerial Photography Three Year Flight Schedule (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (337 KB)
Aerial Photography Contract These specifications fulfill the Department of Revenue’s aid and assistance responsibilities under section 195.022, Florida Statutes.  Download Aerial Photography Contract (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (1.8 MB)
Florida County Digital Orthoimagery Program Standards PDF Document Florida County Digital Orthoimagery Program Standards (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (966 KB)
2020 Florida County Digital Orthoimagery Standards Overview Presentation 3/2020 PDF Document  2020 Florida County Digital Orthoimagery Standards Overview Presentation (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (10 MB)
County Aerial Photography Grid Index County Imagery Index  Download County Aerial Photography Grid Index (This link will open up in a new window)ZIP (3.8 MB)

GIS and Cadastral Mapping

FACM Cadastral Mapping Certification​​IAAO Cadastral Mapping Certification
Document Description Format
Cadastral Mapping Guidelines Direction and assistance for county property appraisers  Download Cadastral Mapping Guidelines (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (246 KB)
2021 Edit Guide for GIS Data Description of DOR’s GIS data review  Download 2021 Edit Guide for GIS Data (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (204 KB)
2021 Letter of Intent for GIS Map Submissions Form for counties having difficulty supplying required GIS data  Download 2021 Letter of Intent for GIS Map Submissions (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (118 KB)
 Download 2021 Letter of Intent for GIS Map Submissions (This link will open up in a new window)DOC (21 KB)
Sample Letter of Intent for GIS Map Submissions Example of completed letter of intent for GIS map submissions  Download Sample Letter of Intent for GIS Map Submissions (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (103 KB)
Minimum Image Technology Standards for Physical Inspection Subsection 193.023(2), F.S.  Download Minimum Image Technology Standards for Physical Inspection (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (69 KB)

Data Downloads

County​​ Shapefiles​


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Florida Imagery Index Aerial Photography Grids  Download Florida Imagery Index (This link will open up in a new window)ZIP (3.2 MB)
Metadata Example (Manatee County) Example full set of metadata  Download Metadata Example (Manatee County) (This link will open up in a new window)ZIP (146 KB)
GIS Data Download Disclaimer Disclaimer  Download GIS Data Download Disclaimer (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (201 KB)
Creating Census Block Group Parcel Values With ArcMap 10.x For Tax Roll Submissions Census Block Group GIS Job Aid  Download Creating Census Block Group Parcel Values With ArcMap 10.x For Tax Roll Submissions (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (458 KB)
County Number Map Florida County Numbers  Download County Number Map (This link will open up in a new window)PDF (160 KB)