Geospatial Information Services (GIS)

POLARIS (Property Ownership Land Records Informations System) is the County’s premiere property ownership and mapping system, with over 80 different mapping overlays. The interactive maps include zoning overlays, floodplain overlays, post construction buffers, historic districts and other data to help inform potential buyers and sellers about regulated restrictions associated with a property.

By simply searching for a Mecklenburg County address in GeoPortal, you can find a wealth of information: school zone assignments, trash and recycling schedules, property ownership, environment restrictions, stormwater billing for your property, voting information, district representatives, proximity to parks, libraries, and many other community metrics.

Use the Quality of Life Explorer to learn more about the county and its neighborhoods, develop programs and services, and plan for the future. Over 80 variables are mapped: neighborhood demographics, household income, jobs, health, education, crime rates, community engagement and more. Each map includes data sources, comparisons with previous years, and context to help you understand and interpret the data.