API Information

Version:v1.3.0
Region:US
Used for:Identifying parcels in the absence of an address, supporting workflows like land research, due diligence, entitlement planning, and geospatial data integration through APN-based lookups.

Overview

The LightBox APN Lookup Service enables identification of properties based on the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)—an essential alternative when a traditional address is not available. This is especially useful for land types like vacant lots, agricultural parcels, and new developments. By passing in an APN (with or without a County FIPS code), users can retrieve references to related LightBox base objects such as parcels, assessments, and geospatial features. The service also supports autocomplete and type-ahead search to assist with fuzzy or partial input.

Key Capabilities

  • Search for property records using an APN alone or in combination with a County FIPS Code
  • Retrieve references to LightBox base objects such as parcels, assessments, and structures
  • Enable autocomplete and type-ahead functionality to assist with incomplete or fuzzy APN input
  • Support geospatial and property workflows where APNs are the primary or only identifier

Scope

Input

  • Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)
  • Optional County FIPS Code for disambiguation

Output

  • LightBox base object references (e.g., Parcel, Assessment, Structure)

Additional Information