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geographic information systems
Geographic Information Systems
59 Woodfin Pl.
Asheville, NC 28801
Notice
Buncombe County will be updating Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) from the current map system to a new, more accurate, mapping specification beginning January 2009. As a result of this update all PINs will change. The current format of xxxx.xx-xx-xxxx.xxx will change to xxxx-xx-xxxx-xxxxx. Our plans are for this change to be in effect Wednesday, January 21, 2009 on the Buncombe County website. In addition to the other search options currently available, the public will have the ability to search for information by either the new parcel number or the old parcel number.
Currently any non-mapped parcel can only be viewed from the Tax information page of the County website, not from the GIS webpage. The new format will allow condominiums and other non-mapped property ownership information to be found and viewed from the GIS webpage in addition to the tax information webpage.
If you should need additional information regarding the change, please contact the Land Records Division of the Tax Department at (828) 250- 4970 or 250-4942.
Gary Roberts Tax Director
Our GIS data is now accessible for download. At this time, there are a limited number of datasets available. Please check periodically for others as they become available. Our intent is to refresh the data on a weekly basis, if at all possible.
Geographic Information Systems News
New Print Option for GIS
The Buncombe County GIS mapping web site has a new print option. You now have 3 different page sizes to choose from, and a variety of different formats from which to choose.
Access the New or Old GIS System
Buncombe County has developed a new GIS website.
Buncombe County On-Line Slope Calculation Tool
The Buncombe County GIS office in association with Asheville GIS and NEMAC have developed a new on-line tool for determining the slope of a parcel or area.
2006 Aerial Imagery Available for Download
Our 2006 aerial imagery is available for download.
2006 5 ft Contours Available for Download
5 foot contour intervals for all of Buncombe County are now available for download...
Buncombe County Soil Survey Online
Soils information for Buncombe County is now available on-line.
About GIS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essentially the computer applications that allow an organization to relate all of it's data to points, lines or areas upon the earth. Examples of GIS data include parcels, street centerlines, surface water, elevations (contours), and aerial imagery.
The GIS group is responsible for designing and supporting most of the county's geo-databases and applications related to using and displaying that data. We are also responsible for administering GIS-related data request, and coordinating with outside organizations. As part of that coordination effort, we participate in the state's NCOneMap project, which is a sort of "geospatial backbone" for many state and federal organizations who are interested in using North Carolina's GIS data for their organizations.
Buncombe County does not maintain data concerning hazardous waste sites within the county. For information on hazardous waste sites contact U.S. EPA Region 4 Superfund Division (www.epa.gov/enviro/index.html) at 1-800-241-1754 or the Division of Waste Management with the N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (http://wastenotnc.org) at (919) 508-8400.
Supported Software Applications
- Internal Public Access System (MapObjects-based)
- Address Maintenance Programs (ArcINFO, ArcGIS)
- Special Requests From End Users (ESRI GIS)
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
For questions regarding GIS system availability, data requests, or assistance with using the web site, please contact:
Contact Info
GIS Help Desk
(828) 250-6860
GisHelp@buncombecounty.org