Online Help:

The Meriden GIS Viewer provides the general public and other interested parties property assessment information 24x7 and supplements that information with various GIS data layers, including aerial photography. It can be used on desktop computers, smart phones, and tablet devices on any browser using any operating system.

Using the Application

This application offers a map-based view of tax parcel information that enables supporting agencies, organizations and the general public to locate an area of interest and review common information stored in Meriden’s computer aided mass appraisal (CAMA) database. It offers a standard overview of property data for real estate professionals and other consumers so they can view this information on all homes as they walk or drive through neighborhoods.

Finding an Area of Interest

There are three primary ways to identify an area of interest.

1. Interact directly with the map by clicking/tapping on a parcel.
2. Identify property based on current location by clicking
on the "Use current location" icon on the Tools panel.
3. Search for a parcel using a full or partial address or condo name in the Search text box.

Map Based Navigation

There are several ways to interact with the map:

1. Use the base map switcher to select the base map you'd like to interact with
2. Hold down the shift key and drag a box on the map to zoom in
3. Hold Down Ctrl+Shift to zoom out
4. Roll your mouse roller to zoom in/out
5. Drag the zoom slider to /out

Searching

The search box can be used to find a parcel:

1. Enter a complete or partial address, street name, or condo name
2. Click on the item in the results list to locate the parcel on the map

Property, Images and Buidling Information

After searching for a respective parcel and selecting it from the list, the parcel will be highlighted on the map. At the same time, relevant information will be presented in the information popup. In the Property tab, you'll find tax parcel characteristics provided by the local government. In the Images tab, you'll find the latest photos and sketches for that property. And finally, in the Building Info tab you'll find attributes related to the main structure(s) on that property.

Printing a map

The desktop and tablet applications also provide users the ability to print just a map of the area in your browser. The result is a PDF document that can either be sent to a printer or saved and downloaded to your computer as a file. Users can create either landscape or portrait maps at 8.5" x 11" only. A map title, scale, and date are included on the printed map.