Off Grid County Directory: official zoning, permits, ordinances, and GIS links
This directory organizes official county resources across the United States for people researching off grid counties by state and the best counties for off grid living, including zoning, permits, ordinances, forms, and parcel maps.
This directory is now being expanded nationwide across all 50 states. Some county pages are already live, while others are still being researched and verified. States marked Coming Soon are planned but do not have county pages published yet.
Last updated: March 2026
How to Use This Directory
Off-grid laws in the United States are usually determined at the county level rather than the state level. Two counties in the same state can have very different zoning rules, building permit requirements, or restrictions on living in RVs or alternative structures.
This directory organizes official county planning, zoning, and parcel map resources so you can research the rules directly from the county before buying land.
Many people search for the best counties for off grid living or for counties with fewer building regulations. The reality is that the answer almost always depends on the specific county, the parcel, and the zoning classification for that land.
Research tools
Start by selecting a state below, then open the counties listed to review the official zoning, permit, GIS, and land use resources for that area.
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana (Coming Soon)
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana (Coming Soon)
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi (Coming Soon)
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire (Coming Soon)
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota (Coming Soon)
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina (Coming Soon)
- South Dakota (Coming Soon)
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont (Coming Soon)
- Virginia (Coming Soon)
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Alabama
Permits, ordinances, GIS Cherokee County
Permits, ordinances, GIS DeKalb County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Winston County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Alaska
Property, planning, GIS Kenai Peninsula Borough
Property, planning, GIS Fairbanks North Star Borough
Property, planning, GIS Kodiak Island Borough
Property, planning, GIS
Arizona
Permits, ordinances, GIS Coconino County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Navajo County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Cochise County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Mohave County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Yavapai County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Arkansas
Permits, ordinances, GIS Fulton County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Newton County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Searcy County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
California
Zoning, permits, parcel maps Siskiyou County
Zoning, permits, GIS Lassen County
Zoning, permits, parcel maps Trinity County
Zoning, permits, parcel maps
Colorado
Planning, permits, parcel maps Park County
Building, zoning, parcel maps Fremont County
Permits, GIS, public record search Huerfano County
Land use, permits, parcel maps
Connecticut
Town permits, zoning, land records Windham County
Town permits, zoning, land records Tolland County
Town permits, zoning, land records New London County
Town permits, zoning, land records
Delaware
Florida
Zoning, building permits, GIS Levy County
Zoning, building permits, property links Putnam County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Madison County
Building permits, GIS, property links
Georgia
Zoning, permits, property search Fannin County
Building permits, land development, property links Rabun County
Zoning, building permits, property links Gilmer County
Zoning, building permits, property links
Hawaii
Idaho
Zoning, permits, GIS Boundary County
Zoning, permits, GIS Bonner County
Zoning, permits, GIS Clearwater County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Illinois
Zoning, building permits, GIS Macoupin County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Pope County
County links, parcel maps, GIS Hardin County
County contacts, tax, courthouse links
Indiana (Coming Soon)
County pages for Indiana are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
Iowa
Permits, ordinances, GIS Appanoose County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Adams County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Decatur County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Kansas
Permits, ordinances, GIS Elk County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Comanche County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Barber County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Kentucky
Zoning, permits, GIS Elliott County
Zoning, permits, GIS Knott County
Zoning, permits, GIS Carlisle County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Louisiana (Coming Soon)
Parish resource pages for Louisiana are planned as the directory expands nationwide and official resources are verified.
Maine
Zoning, property tax, GIS Piscataquis County
Zoning, property records, GIS Somerset County
Property records, land use, GIS Washington County
Property records, land use, GIS
Maryland
Zoning, building permits, GIS Allegany County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Somerset County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Dorchester County
Zoning, building permits, GIS
Massachusetts
Property records, GIS, planning Franklin County
Property records, GIS, planning Hampshire County
Property records, GIS, permits Worcester County
Property records, GIS, planning
Michigan
Zoning, building permits, GIS Ontonagon County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Keweenaw County
Zoning, building permits, GIS Luce County
Zoning, building permits, GIS
Minnesota
Planning, zoning, GIS Aitkin County
Zoning, permits, GIS Cass County
Zoning, permits, GIS Hubbard County
Property records, GIS
Mississippi (Coming Soon)
County pages for Mississippi are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
Missouri
Permits, ordinances, GIS Shannon County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Oregon County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Ozark County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Montana
Zoning, permits, GIS Ravalli County
Zoning, permits, GIS Sanders County
Zoning, permits, GIS Lincoln County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Nebraska
Permits, ordinances, GIS Loup County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Antelope County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Hooker County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Nevada
Permits, ordinances, parcel lookup Nye County
Planning, permits, GIS Humboldt County
Planning, permits, GIS Lincoln County
Permits, zoning, parcel maps Elko County
Permits, zoning, GIS
New Hampshire (Coming Soon)
County pages for New Hampshire are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
New Jersey
New Mexico
Planning, ordinances, GIS Socorro County
Ordinances, parcel maps Sierra County
Clerk, assessor, GIS Torrance County
Planning and parcel maps
New York
Zoning, tax maps, GIS Allegany County
Planning, GIS, property records Steuben County
Planning, GIS, property records Delaware County
Planning, property records, GIS
North Carolina
Permits, ordinances, GIS Ashe County
Permits, property records, GIS Alleghany County
Planning, permits, ordinances Clay County
Permits, property records, GIS
North Dakota (Coming Soon)
County pages for North Dakota are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
Ohio
Zoning, permits, GIS Coshocton County
Zoning, permits, GIS Holmes County
Zoning, permits, GIS Brown County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Oklahoma
Property records, tax rolls, GIS Osage County
Planning, zoning, maps Le Flore County
County records, tax rolls Latimer County
Assessor, clerk, maps, tax rolls
Oregon
Zoning, permits, GIS Lake County
Zoning, permits, parcel maps Malheur County
Zoning, permits, GIS Harney County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Pennsylvania
Zoning, permits, GIS Tioga County
Permits, assessment, GIS Cameron County
Planning, assessment links Elk County
Planning, forms, GIS
Rhode Island
South Carolina (Coming Soon)
County pages for South Carolina are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
South Dakota (Coming Soon)
County pages for South Dakota are planned as the directory expands nationwide and county resources are verified.
Tennessee
Zoning, permits, parcel lookup Wayne County
Zoning, permits, GIS Grundy County
Zoning, permits, GIS Cumberland County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Texas
County resources and parcel lookup Hudspeth County
Development and CAD maps Culberson County
County offices and parcels Presidio County
Forms, clerk, CAD maps
Utah
Zoning, permits, maps Emery County
Zoning, permits, maps Kane County
Zoning, permits, maps San Juan County
Zoning, permits, GIS
Vermont (Coming Soon)
County resource coverage for Vermont is planned as the directory expands nationwide and official resources are verified.
Virginia (Coming Soon)
County and independent city resource pages for Virginia are planned as the directory expands nationwide and official resources are verified.
Washington
Zoning, permits, GIS Stevens County
Zoning, permits, GIS Lewis County
Zoning, permits, GIS Jefferson County
Zoning, permits, GIS
West Virginia
Zoning, permits, county links Fayette County
Zoning, permits, county links Nicholas County
Permits, assessor, county clerk Greenbrier County
Assessor, county clerk, county links
Wisconsin
Permits, ordinances, GIS Bayfield County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Florence County
Permits, ordinances, GIS Washburn County
Permits, ordinances, GIS
Wyoming
Zoning, permits, ordinances Fremont County
Zoning, permits, ordinances Sweetwater County
Zoning, permits, ordinances Carbon County
Zoning, permits, ordinances Big Horn County
Zoning, permits, ordinances
If you are researching multiple counties and want a faster way to narrow land that fits off grid goals, you can use the Frugal Off Grid Land Locator to explore regions before digging into county level details.
If you are new to off-grid living and want a clearer picture of what actually matters long term, I put together a free beginner guide that walks through shelter, water, food, power, and income in a practical way.
Disclaimer: This directory links to official public county resources only. It does not provide legal advice and does not interpret regulations. Always confirm details directly with the county.