How to Query Zoning by Block / Parcel Number?
If you have a block/parcel (ada/parsel) number and want to know where the property is, how many square meters it is and what its zoning status (imar durumu) is, you are in the right place. In this guide we walk you through querying by block/parcel step by step, using both official and practical channels.
What Do Block and Parcel Numbers Mean?
In Türkiye, every property is uniquely identified by the trio of neighborhood + block + parcel:
- Block: A group of land surrounded by roads that contains multiple parcels.
- Parcel: A single property within that block — a building plot (arsa) or a field (tarla).
These details are written on your title deed (tapu). For example, "Yenişehir Neighborhood, block 1234, parcel 5" identifies a single property.
Query Channels
| Channel | What does it provide? |
|---|---|
| TKGM Parcel Query | Location (map), area, block/parcel; cadastral information. |
| e-Devlet | Title deed/parcel query services (some information requires identity verification). |
| Municipal e-İmar | The parcel's status in the zoning plan (varies by municipality). |
| e-yenişehir | Zoning status, land-use decision and development rights by entering block/parcel. |
Step-by-Step Query
- Find the block/parcel number: Note the block and parcel numbers from your title deed. If you do not have the deed, you can also find them by clicking the location on a map.
- Select the neighborhood/district: For an accurate result, select the property's neighborhood and district (e.g. Arnavutköy).
- Run the query: Enter the block and parcel numbers to run the query; the location, area and boundary information are displayed.
- Review the zoning status: Check the land-use decision and development parameters such as FAR (KAKS, floor-area ratio), maximum building height (Yençok) and building coverage ratio (TAKS).
With e-yenişehir you can complete these steps on a single screen; by entering block/parcel you can see your parcel's location and its status in the zoning plan within seconds.
Points to Watch
- In areas where an Article 18 (Zoning Law No. 3194) implementation has been carried out, the old and new parcel numbers may differ; use the current number in your query.
- The cadastral area and the net area of the zoning parcel may differ because of the DOP (development readjustment share) deduction.
- For official transactions, the zoning status certificate obtained from the municipality always prevails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do block and parcel numbers mean?
A block is a group of land surrounded by roads that contains multiple parcels; a parcel is a single property within that block. A property is uniquely identified by neighborhood + block + parcel, and this information is written on the title deed.
Where can I find my block/parcel number?
It is written on your title deed. If you do not have the deed, you can find it by clicking the location on TKGM Parcel Query or the e-Devlet map service; you can also select the parcel on the map in e-yenişehir.
Can zoning status be queried by block/parcel?
Yes. TKGM Parcel Query provides location/area; for zoning status, the municipality's e-imar portal or services such as e-yenişehir are used. For an official document, a zoning status certificate is requested from the municipality.
Is parcel querying free of charge?
Viewing basic information such as location/area on TKGM is generally free. Access to personal data such as title deed records requires identity verification.