Data Files


The following data is available for download from ftp://ftp.polkpa.org: You can also click on the headings below to go directly to that folder on the ftp site. Many of our files are in PDF format. You will need to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.


Note:  A new field (curtaxdist) has been added to the ftp_name table.  Please see file descriptions for additional information ftp://ftp.polkpa.org/FTP_Documentation/FTP_TextfileDescriptions.pdf.


Appraisal Data

The Appraisal Data consists of ten files which contain the assessment data associated with parcels. It includes owner, sales, & property value information. The files are in text format (.txt) and zipped to reduce their size. They can be imported into Microsoft Access or a similar database program. The intended purpose of the Appraisal Data is to provide users the ability to create customized queries and reports (example: mail labels or sales reports). See Appraisal Data Download/Import instructions before you start to download. These files are updated daily.

adobe icon Appraisal Data Download/Import Instructions

GIS Data

GIS Data is vector data of the areas of Polk County which have been completed in GIS. These zipped files are provided in ESRI shapefile format. To view a pdf map of the areas that are available please see: GIS Parcel Mapping Status map. This data is updated daily. A user intending to use this data must have GIS software such as ArcView, ArcGIS or ArcGIS Explorer. ArcGIS Explorer is available for free download from the following website: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/index.html

adobe icon GIS Data Download Instructions

Images

The IMAGES folder contains orthorectified aerial photography for 2001, 2002, and 2005. Orthorectification is the name of the process used to remove distortion and make the photo fit real worked distances and surfaces. The compressed Images are in MrSID (Multi Resolution Seamless Image Database) format. This data is updated as new aerial photography becomes available.

adobe icon Image Download Instructions

Mapping Worksheet Data

The Mapping worksheets are pdf files of the property appraiser worksheets commonly referred to as “plats”. You will need to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. This data is updated daily.

The data is arranged by Range-Township-Section (RTS) folders. The folders will contain some or all of the following:

  • ucover.tif's - Overall section w/out parcel data. 1” = 400’
  • rcover.tif's - Overall section w/parcel data. 1” = 400’ 
  • ne, nw, se, and sw.pdf - Quarter section w/parcel data. 1"=200'
  • s123456.tifs - Subdivision within the section
  • Custom plots that do not fit any of the standard digital plots are named by a portion of the title of the map
  • Maps that are scanned from a hard-copy are labeled by the “plat” number in the upper right corner of the map

FTP Documentation

The FTP_Documentation folder contains documents relating to the data available for download. This is updated as necessary.

Geodetic Control

The Geodetic Control folder contains pdf files of the Polk County Geodetic Control Densification surveys.

Lighting District Maps

The LightingDistrictsMaps folder contains pdf files of the Polk County lighting districts. This is updated as necessary.

Prior Year Tax Roll

The PriorYr_TaxRoll folder contains the Apprasial and GIS data at final tax roll for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. This data is updated at final tax roll each year.

General Maps

The GeneralMaps folder contains the GIS Parcel Mapping Status map, maps of aerial imagery extents, district boundary maps and other maps in pdf format.

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