What is a STRAP Number?

A STRAP (or STRABL) number is a unique property identification number given to every parcel of land. The letters in "STRAP" stand for Section, Township, Range, Area and Parcel, but a new lettering system has been put in place which replaced Parcel with Block and Lot. To save time and money in changing every instance of STRAP to STRABL, STRAP is still the most commonly used title. In many cases, for information on a parcel, you may be asked for the STRAP number. This number can be found on the property tax bill or, alternatively, call the Property Appraiser at 339-6150 or visit their website for assistance. Please have the name of the owner of the property and the street address to obtain a STRAP number.

This identification consists of 17 digits which are broadly described as follows:

Section:		A Section is typically a square mile of land containing 640 acres. The Section is two digits which range from 01 to 36.
Township:		A Township is a 6-mile grid of sections that runs east-west across the county. The Townships in Lee County are numbered from 43 to 48, north to south.
Range:		A Range is a 6-mile grid that runs north-south across the county. The ranges in Lee County are numbered from 20 to 27, west to east.
Area:		The Area distinguishes a unique area (i.e. subdivision or condominium) within a section. The Area contains two digits with the following values:
			00 through 99 County B1 through B4 Bonita Springs C1 through C4 Cape Coral P1, P2, P3, P4 City of Fort Myers T1, T2, T3, T4 Sanibel Island W1 through W4 Town of Fort Myers Beach
P	Block:	The Block is a group of parcels within an Area. The Block contains 5 digits.
	Lot:	The Lot is the final identifier which uniquely identifies a parcel. A Lot contains 4 digits.

What is a "STRAP Number"?