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    Cook County, IL
    parcel REST API.

    Public ArcGIS MapServer endpoint for Cook County parcel data. URL, supported fields, and a working sample query — copy it, or open it directly in the UrbanKit parcel lookup tool.

    — Primary ArcGIS REST endpoint
    https://gis12.cookcountyil.gov/traditional/rest/services/CookViewer3Parcels/MapServer/0
    MapServer · LAYER 0 · PARCELS
    https://gis12.cookcountyil.gov/traditional/rest/services/CookViewer3Parcels/MapServer/0

    Searchable fields

    • PIN1010-digit Property Index Number
    • PIN14_dash14-digit PIN (XX-XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX)
    • street_addressStreet Address

    Sample query (paste into terminal or browser)

    curl -s 'https://gis12.cookcountyil.gov/traditional/rest/services/CookViewer3Parcels/MapServer/0/query?where=PIN14_dash%3D%2717-09-128-001-0000%27&outFields=PIN10,PIN14_dash,street_address&returnGeometry=false&f=json'
    License
    Public records (terms)
    Last verified
    2026-05-15
    Status
    Live
    — Sample query
    https://gis12.cookcountyil.gov/traditional/rest/services/CookViewer3Parcels/MapServer/0/query?where=PIN14_dash='17-09-128-001-0000'&outFields=PIN10,PIN14_dash,street_address&returnGeometry=false&f=json

    Open this URL in a browser tab to see the raw ArcGIS JSON response.

    — Searchable fields
    Searchable fields for Parcels
    Field nameLabelSearchable
    PIN1010-digit Property Index Number YES
    PIN14_dash14-digit PIN (XX-XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX) YES
    street_addressStreet Address YES
    — Notes

    Cook County uses the 14-digit PIN format (XX-XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX) — exposed as PIN14_dash on this layer. The legacy cookVwHosted/Cook_County_Parcels/FeatureServer was retired in 2026; the active replacement is CookViewer3Parcels/MapServer/0 (1.86M+ parcels). Public fields are geometry, PIN10, PIN14_dash, and street_address only — owner name is NOT on this layer. For ownership lookups, use the Cook County Property Tax Portal at cookcountypropertyinfo.com, keyed by PIN. Cook County reassesses on a triennial cycle divided into three geographic triads: the City of Chicago triad, the north suburban triad, and the south/west suburban triad — each triad goes through a full reassessment every three years on a rotating schedule (north triad reassessed 2025, south/west triad 2026). The county has 5.2M+ residents and 1.86M taxable parcels — the largest county in Illinois by both metrics. The Assessor's office is the valuation authority; the Treasurer's office (cookcountytreasurer.com) handles tax payment records.

    — Source

    Cook County GIS Department — https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/geographic-information-systems-gis

    Using this endpoint

    What Cook County publishes

    Cook County's Parcels layer exposes parcel identifiers (10-digit Property Index Number, 14-digit PIN (XX-XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX)) and address fields (Street Address). Use it for address-to-PIN lookups and identifier queries. All 3 listed fields accept queries. Served as an ArcGIS MapServer layer, which supports query operations but not write operations; last verified 2026-05-15.

    Two paths from URL to result

    1. Open in Parcel Lookup — click the button on the endpoint card. The lookup tool loads the layer, auto-detects fields, and gives you a search box. No code, no API keys, just a browser.
    2. Query directly — append /query?where=…&outFields=*&f=jsonto the URL. The sample query above is a working example you can paste into a browser tab to see the raw JSON response.

    Why field names vary by county

    Counties publish parcel data through their own ArcGIS Server installations, each with its own schema. One county uses APN, another uses PIN, a third uses PARCEL_ID. Some expose owner names; others keep them on a separate assessor's portal. The searchable fields list above reflects what Cook County actually publishes — not what you might expect from a national standard (there isn't one).

    For background, see What is an APN?

    What to do with the results

    • Generate a public-notice mailing list — pipe the parcel layer URL into Radius Notice to buffer around an address and select neighboring owners.
    • Print Avery 5160 labels — export the result CSV and drop it into CSV → Labels.
    • Pull individual parcel records — use Parcel Lookup directly to grab zoning, assessed value, and ownership for one property at a time.

    Quick FAQs

    This URL gives me a CORS error in my own app — what now?

    Many county servers allow public reads but block browser cross-origin requests. The UrbanKit parcel lookup tool fetches directly from your browser; if it works there, the layer is technically public. For your own integration, you may need a same-origin proxy or server-side fetch.

    The endpoint loaded last week and now returns 404. Did the URL change?

    Possibly — counties move services without warning. We re-verify entries weekly and flag stale ones. If you're seeing a fresh 404, please let us know and we'll update the listing.

    Are these endpoints free to query at scale?

    Most are. Public ArcGIS layers don't typically rate-limit individual reads, but heavy programmatic use can trigger throttling at the host level. Be respectful — query what you need.

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