Short Tutorial/FAQ – How Often is Street View Imagery Updated?

Question: The Street View image of my home is outdated. How often does Google Maps have new images taken?

Answer: There is no public, address-by-address schedule for when a specific house will be re-photographed, and the frequency of taking new images for Street View depends on several factors.

On average, Google Maps updates this imagery every 1 to 3 years. Busy urban areas may be updated more frequently, while remote rural areas can sometimes take up to 5 years. Updates depend heavily on location, regional development, and the availability of new, high-resolution imagery from satellites or aircraft. Rapidly changing high-growth areas, such as construction zones or busy city centers, are prioritized.

Keep in mind that images are not updated in real-time, but rather in batches, so the Street View image you see today might be several months or years behind actual conditions.

If you still think the images of your area are too old, you can fill out this form. Your feedback guides Google to determine where imagery updates are most important.