A boundary survey or property survey determines the location of property lines and the monuments that mark the property corners of a parcel of land as described in a deed. The land surveyor undertaking a boundary survey should examine the deed for the property as well as possibly your neighbor's deed.
How can I obtain information on a property/copy of my deed? You may research or request a copy of a property in our public Reference Room located in City Hall, Room 154. Copies of deeds are $2.00 per page.
Know your zoning district If you're not sure how your property is zoned, use Atlas to look it up. Use the Zoning Quick Reference Guide or Zoning Summary Generator to learn more about the zoning regulations for your property. Read the Philadelphia Zoning Code for more information about zoning.
How can I determine my property line? Your deed will have a legal description of the boundary of your property, but you need a surveyor to use this information to locate the property lines and place markers on the land.
If you don't know your OPA account number, you can look it up using your property address or find it on your Real Estate Tax bill. Where can I find information about permits and zoning? Visit the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I).
How can I determine my property line? Your deed will have a legal description of the boundary of your property, but you need a surveyor to use this information to locate the property lines and place markers on the land.
Real Property Official Records Search. Select a Recorder to begin your search. Pennsylvania is divided into 67 recorder districts with an elected Recorder of Deeds responsible for each office. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the district are recorded at the Recorder of Deeds.