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GIS insights, parcel data tutorials, and industry updates from the GetParcelData team.

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12 Free Sources for US Parcel Data (and What Free Actually Costs)

Most US counties publish parcel data for free. Of the 3,164 counties we track, we still could not source usable parcel data for roughly one in six — and the ones that do publish each use a different schema. Here is where to look, and what the hunt costs you.

GetParcelData TeamJuly 24, 2026
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Parcel Data for Submarine Cable Landing Station Site Selection

Submarine cables carry 99% of international internet traffic. Finding the right coastal parcels for landing stations can save $5M+ and cut 34 months off project timelines.

GetParcelData TeamApril 22, 2026
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BEAD Broadband Funding: How Parcel Data Maximizes Success

Learn how parcel data helps BEAD broadband providers validate locations, optimize network design, and secure federal funding.

GetParcelData TeamApril 13, 2026
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Parcel Data for Satellite Earth Station and Teleport Siting

The global satellite ground station market will reach $230.9 billion by 2035. Learn how parcel-level data accelerates earth station siting, speeds FCC licensing, and reduces site selection time by 6+ months.

GetParcelData TeamApril 3, 2026
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API Rate Limiting for Parcel Data: Best Practices for High-Volume Users

Rate limits don't have to slow you down. Learn caching strategies, backoff patterns, and pagination techniques for high-volume parcel data API access.

GetParcelData TeamMarch 20, 2026
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How Parcel Data Powers Micro-Mobility Infrastructure Planning

Parcel data—GIS records that map property boundaries, land use classifications, and ownership where available—provides a base layer for optimizing station pl...

GetParcelData TeamMarch 18, 2026
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The State of US Parcel Data in 2026

America's property records sit in 3,000+ separate county databases. GetParcelData unifies 160M+ parcels across 52 states. Discover the state of US parcel data in 2026.

GetParcelData TeamMarch 16, 2026
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How GIS Teams Can Present Spatial Data to Non-Technical Leadership

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GetParcelData TeamMarch 13, 2026
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How Solar Developers Screen Land Without Driving Every County

Utility-scale solar screening eliminates 99% of parcels before a site visit. Here's how developers use parcel data to run that filter stack in hours instead of months.

GetParcelData TeamMarch 12, 2026
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Why Parcel Data Quality Matters for BEAD Fiber Rollout

States are deploying $42.5B in BEAD broadband funding. Here is why parcel data quality will make or break fiber rollout projects.

GetParcelData TeamMarch 12, 2026
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Welcome to the GetParcelData Blog

Announcing our new blog where we cover GIS insights, parcel data tutorials, and updates from the team.

GetParcelData TeamMarch 11, 2026
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