Community Response Directory
Easements
Utility, access, conservation, pipeline, transmission easements.
All problems
Easements are private legal instruments. The county recorder has the actual document.
- Call first
None for this topic.
- Also contact
- Planning DepartmentCan show recorded easements on the GIS map.
- FERCInterstate gas pipeline easements via certificate orders.
- PUC / PSCUtility-line siting.
- May help
- Land Trust AllianceNGO · National · Professional
- Lincoln Institute of Land PolicyNGO · National · Research
- County GIS / parcel viewerMany easements are mapped.
- State public-records portalInformation source · State
- If needed
- Land-use attorneyBefore signing anything.
- Licensed land surveyorProfessional discipline
- Not usually responsible
- Code EnforcementEasement disputes are civil, not code.
Where to start. The office or organization with primary jurisdiction.
Parallel jurisdiction or oversight role.
Non-government responders who often assist residents.
Paid professionals — only if your situation requires expert review.
Common wrong calls. These offices cannot help with this topic.
Last reviewed June 2026. Information only — listings do not imply endorsement.