Have you ever wanted to access information about a property in Austin? Look no further than the Property Profile tool. Whether you're in the market for a new home, considering a renovation, or simply curious about your neighborhood's history and future, this tool is here to guide you.
Launching the Property Profile
Getting started is easy. Simply input the address, parcel number, or case number into the search bar, or explore the map and click on any property for more details. The Property Profile offers valuable information such as zoning, land use, assessed value, tax information, and even building permit history.
The Property Profile Layout
Familiarize Yourself with the Layout
To help you navigate the tool effectively, let's take a closer look at its layout.
Toolbar Tabs
The toolbar tabs provide a range of useful tools for viewing, searching, drawing, printing, and reporting data within the Property Profile tool. With these features at your fingertips, you can easily access the information you need.
Sidebar Info
The left section of the interface showcases your property search and related information. Each property listing is linked, allowing you to explore various reports and detailed information.
Map View
The map view is the heart of the tool. Here, you can navigate using simple mouse movements. With the ability to pan and zoom, you'll get a comprehensive view of the area and properties of interest.
Getting Around the Tool
To ensure you can easily move around the tool, here are some key features in the "Getting Around" tab:
- Pan Tool: Grab and move the map to adjust your view.
- Zoom In: Increase the zoom level for a closer look.
- Zoom Out: Decrease the zoom level to widen your perspective.
- Full Extent: Reset the map view to show the entire selected region.
- Initial Extent: Return to the previous view scale.
- Previous Extent: Revisit the last known view scale.
- Next Extent: Move to the next known view scale.
- Home Panel: Access the Home info panel.
- Bookmarks: View saved bookmarks over the map.
- Plot Coordinates: Mark specific coordinates on the map.
- Street View: Open the street view window for any selected location.
The "Getting Around" Tab
Search and Identify Data
The Property Profile tool offers various search and identification options to help you find the information you need:
- Address Search: Easily locate a property by its address.
- Parcel Search: Use the Appraisal District Geographic ID or Property ID to find specific parcels.
- Find Review Case: Search for review cases by number or name.
- Permits by Address: List all permits associated with a specific address.
- Find ROW Permits: Discover 'Right of Way' permits.
- Change Visible Map Layers: Customize the map view by adding or removing data layers.
- Point: Add a point to the map for reference.
The "Search and Identify" Tab
Drawing and Measurement
Sometimes, you need to go beyond searching and truly make the tool work for you. The drawing and measurement features allow you to tailor your experience:
- Point: Add specific points of interest onto the map.
- Edit: Edit existing points on the map.
- Export Drawings: Export the map view with your marked points.
- Distance: Measure the distance between multiple points.
The "Drawing and Measurement" Tab
Printing and Reporting
The Property Profile tool also includes options for printing and generating reports, making it easier to share or keep track of your findings:
- Property Profile Report: View and download a comprehensive property profile report.
- Land Status: Access and download a land status report.
- Create Map: Prepare a map view for printing or saving as a PDF.
- Share: Share your map view with others through social networks.
The "Printing and Reporting" Tab
Expand Your Knowledge
In addition to the Property Profile tool, you can further enhance your understanding with various learning videos. Here are just a few examples:
- How to Create a Custom Map
- How to Filter Out Select Features
- How to Find a Review Case
- How to Find Permits by Address
- How to Query Features within another Feature
- Preparing a Property Profile Report
- Search by Address
- Search by Intersection
- Search by Tax Parcel
- Using Street Views
No matter why you're utilizing the Property Profile tool, it's designed to provide accurate and up-to-date information from Austin's official records. Keep in mind that while the tool is comprehensive, some data may not reflect the most recent changes. Should you have any questions or concerns about the information provided, contacting the Neighborhood Assistance Center is highly recommended. They offer training on using online tools, ensuring that you can better understand the development within the City of Austin while maintaining the Community Registry.
Now, go ahead and unlock the potential of the Property Profile tool to explore and discover valuable insights about properties in Austin!
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