The property information, maintained by local governments, is public information. On a daily basis, this information is provided to citizens and others who contact the jurisdiction and make a request. Jurisdictions often dedicate significant resources to find and deliver the requested information. Since the information must be made available under the Freedom of Information act, it makes sense to try to have a delivery system which optimizes the use of human resources. The use of the WWW provides a cost effective and efficient way to deliver data, both internally and to the public.
Access only requires a compliant Web browser at a computer with Internet or Intranet access.
No new applications are required by the user. With the expanding availability of Internet terminals in businesses, schools, libraries, etc., more and more people have access to use this type of delivery system. GIS and property information have a natural affinity. Property data and analysis have a significant spatial component. GIS provides an additional dimensions to analyzing and visualizing that data.