Access Tucson Public Records
Tucson public records include police reports, building permits, city council documents, and other municipal records from Arizona's second largest city. The city serves about 545,000 residents in Pima County. You can search many Tucson public records online through city databases and request others by form or email. Property records and court cases go through Pima County. This guide covers how to access Tucson public records from city departments.
Tucson Quick Facts
How to Request Tucson Public Records
Tucson accepts public records requests through an online form and by email. The City Clerk coordinates requests for city departments.
Submit requests using the Tucson Public Records Request Form. You can also email requests to cot-prr@tucsonaz.gov. Describe what you need with details about dates, names, and document types.
Contact the City Clerk at 255 W. Alameda St., 9th Floor. Phone: (520) 791-4213. Staff can answer questions about available records and help you refine your request.
Tucson Property Research
The city offers property research tools for planning and development information. Building permits, zoning, and development projects can be searched online.
Use Tucson Property Research Online (PRO) to look up property information. The system shows zoning, permits, and planning data for addresses in Tucson.
The Transportation Maps and Records system provides engineering documents and infrastructure data. This helps when you need information about streets, drainage, or utilities.
Tucson City Council Records
Council meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting documents are available online. These records show what the city government discusses and decides.
The Tucson Council Meeting Agendas system provides access to current and past meeting documents. You can search by date or topic to find specific discussions.
The Tucson City Code is available online through the American Legal code library. This includes all city ordinances and regulations.
Tucson Police Records
The Tucson Police Department handles requests for police reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement records. They have a dedicated records unit.
Contact Police Records at 270 S. Stone Ave. Phone: (520) 791-4462. Email: tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov. Staff can process requests and explain what records are available.
Police paper copies cost $5 per report plus $0.25 per page after the first 15 pages. Video recordings cost $44 per video hour. Processing times vary based on the complexity of your request.
Tucson Open Data
Tucson provides geographic and city data through an open data portal. These datasets are free to access and download.
The Tucson GIS Open Data portal contains geographic datasets. You can find parcel boundaries, street data, and other mapping information.
Tucson Property and Court Records
Property records and court cases for Tucson go through Pima County offices. The city does not maintain these records directly.
For property deeds and recorded documents, use the Pima County Recorder. For property values, use the Pima County Assessor. For court cases, use the Pima County Superior Court system.
Visit the Pima County Public Records page for detailed information on these records.
Tucson Public Records Fees
Viewing records in person is free. Fees apply for copies.
Common fees for Tucson records:
- Police reports: $5 plus $0.25 per page after 15 pages
- Video recordings: $44 per video hour
- Standard copies: $0.25 per page
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