Geographic Information
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GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. It is estimated that 85 to 90 percent of data the government must collect has a geographic element, such as a street address. GIS technology combines data stored in traditional computer databases, with computer rendered images and ties this data to thousands of maps the county maintains, creating a single map.
The Fiscal Office GIS develops and maintains the base GIS layers and provides technical support to all GIS users in Summit County. The parcel map layer, commonly called "Tax Maps", is the most widely used base layer. The Fiscal Officer's Appraisal Department uses the tax maps to aid in establishing the fair market value of real estate for property tax purposes.
One phase of property appraisal is the defining of neighborhood boundaries within each district of Summit County. Using the GIS, appraisers are able to see and analyze each neighborhood and ensure the homes share common characteristics and are affected by similar influences.
The Fiscal Office GIS system has made data and tax mapping functions more accessible to the citizens of Summit County and to the businesses that rely on this type of information. Just a few short years ago, any need for mapping information required a trip to downtown Akron. Now, nearly all data is available from various Web sites and can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Summit County GIS data is available for download as individual datasets. Layers have been contributed by the agencies making up Summit County Geographic Information Services. To determine the agency responsible for a particular dataset, click the Details button for the individual dataset.
These are not maps, they are raw data files intended for use by professionals and enthusiasts familiar with spatial data formats. Robust GIS software (or CAD software that supports GIS data) is highly recommended for use with these files.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before downloading any data.
These data are provided as-is. The suitability of these data for any other uses beyond those specified in the metadata for each dataset is not guaranteed, and the user assumes all risk for such uses. Summit County, Ohio, assumes no legal responsibility for works derived from these data. These data should never be relied upon to establish with certainty the location of property lines or the location of any other feature in relation to a property line. To establish a property line, or the relationship of a feature to a property line, the services of a Professional Surveyor, registered to practice in the State of Ohio, must be employed.
Additional GIS data for Summit County may be available for download from other federal, state, or local agencies (Other Links).
