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1. Why do parcel numbers change?

There may be several reasons:

• A map book page was reconfigured and the parcel was moved to another map book or page.
• The parcel/property’s configuration changed causing the old parcel number(s) to be voided, and new parcel(s) to be created.
• The maximum number of parcels numbers that could be assigned to a map page or block was reached. This requires all parcels on the page to be changed.

2. How long does it take for new parcel numbers to be created when a deed, Parcel Map or Subdivision records?

The Mapping Division processes all deeds/Maps in the date order they are recorded. You may contact our office and a member of our staff will provide an estimate of when the new number(s) will be available.

3. My parcel is ‘X’ acres and your office records show my parcel having only ‘Y’ acres (an amount that is less). Why does the size of my parcel show less than what I really have?

In most cases, the reason is due to a public road/access. If the parcel includes a portion of a public road, this area is subtracted from the gross acreage of the parcel.

4. Can I split or combine my parcels? What are the requirements?

A split is a separation of one Assessor’s parcel into two or more Assessor’s parcels, resulting in separate tax bills for each. A combination merges two or more current assessor parcels into one tax bill. This action is for property assessment purposes only. It does not imply legal lot status nor does it constitute legal lot approval by any Planning/Building authority. If you have questions regarding legal lots, you should contact the Planning Division of the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA) at 530-745-3000.

Only the property owner or legally authorized agent can request to have a parcel split or combined for property tax purposes. The following is a summary of the requirements, all new parcels will be created for the future roll:

• Complete an Assessor’s Parcel Boundary Change Request (PCA627) (PDF). A non-refundable fee of $73 for the first 2 new created or 2 parcels combined into 1 new parcel, as well as an additional $36.50 for each new or combined parcels must be included with this application.
• A split must be along established lot lines from a recorded Subdivision or Parcel Map (unless splitting undivided interests in one parcel).
• First and second installments for current and previous tax years due (or not yet due and payable) on the parcels being combined or split must be paid in full prior to request being processed.
• The recorded ownership of all parcels must be exactly the same.
• All parcels must be contiguous (directly adjoining each other and not separated by a roadway).
• All parcels must be in the same Tax Rate Area (TRA) unless the size of the parcel to be combined or moved across existing TRA boundaries is less than 45,000 square feet or less than $50,000 in value. (R and T Code 606 (b) (c)).
• The request must physically fit on the assessor map page.

5. Why do I have two parcel numbers when I purchased one property?

There may be several reasons:

• The property was split by a tax rate line. Tax rate lines are established by the State Board of Equalization. If the property in question is less than 45,000 square feet, or less than $50,000 in value, we can combine the parcels.
• A road or water feature may divide the parcels or the parcels are on two different map pages and we cannot combine them.

6. Why can’t my two parcels be combined?

The most common reasons are:

• There is not enough room on the map page.
• The parcels are more than 45,000 square feet and are in different tax rate areas.
• The parcels are assessed at more than $50,000 and are in different tax rate areas.
• The ownership is not identical for all of the parcels.

7. What can I do about being charged double for the direct charges and/or special assessments?

The Assessor's Office is not involved with special assessments (direct charges). We suggest you contact the Placer County Auditor-Controller at 530-889-4160 or call the phone number associated with the direct charge(s) on your tax bill.

8. How can I get an Assessor Map from your website?

Learn how you may obtain maps on our Assessment Inquiry page.

9. Can I get a copy of the Survey/Parcel or Subdivision maps?

The Assessor’s Office does not provide copies of these maps to the public. We suggest you contact the Placer County Clerk-Recorder’s Office at 530-886-5600.

10. Where would I get a site/plot plan of my property?

You will need to contact the city building department where your property is located. If your property is located in an unincorporated area of Placer County, you may contact the Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA) Building Services at 530-745-3010.

11. Where would I get my existing building plans?

You will need to contact the city building department where your property is located. If your property is located in an unincorporated area of Placer County, you may contact the Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA) Building Services at 530-745-3010. Our office can provide building record information from our property files. You will need to provide identification (driver’s license, identification card) to verify you are the owner of the property.