Civic Addressing
   
Civic Address Additions and Changes / Road Name Changes

Beginning February 2012, Civic address additions / changes and Road Name change notifications
will be posted on the EDPC web site.

Civic address updates will be posted at the end of the month for each Municipality and Road
Name changes will be added as they occur.


Go to the Civic Addressing Update Page

The Eastern District Planning Commission assigns civic addresses and maintains the Nova Scotia Civic Address File for Inverness, Richmond, Victoria and Antigonish Counties. 

Please refer to the Civic Addressing By-Laws for Antigonish,  Richmond, and Victoria Counties for posting, signage and street sign regulations.

WHAT IS A CIVIC ADDRESS?
A 911 Civic Address consists of

  • Civic Number
  • Road Name and Type
  • Community Name
  • County or Municipalty

Example: 32 | Paint  Street | Port Hawkesbury | Inverness County

Civic addresses are primarily used for 911 emergency service but are also used as mailing addresses, for delivery services and are required in order to receive telephone service. 

HOW TO GET A CIVIC ADDRESS
For new construction, civic addresses are assigned during the building inspection process. A measurement is taken between a known location and the new structure. Approximately every 5 metres or 15 feet a number is assigned. Numbers may be pre-assigned for urban areas or subdivisions.
When the number is determined, the address will be assigned to your building, the number entered into the Nova Scotia Civic Address File and you will be notified by mail.

For confirmation of your civic address for an existing building call the Civic Address Coordinator at 902-625-5366. The following information is helpful in requesting a civic address:

  • Property Identification Number
  • Provincial Assessment Account Number
  • A neighbour's civic address
  • Road and Community Name

POSTING YOUR CIVIC ADDRESS

  • Civic numbers should be in Arabic numerals (12 not XII or Twelve)
  • Have at least 48 inches between the bottom of the numbers and the ground.*
  • The colour of the numbers should clearly contrast the background. White numbers on a blue background work best. Reflective numbers are recommended.
  • If the building can’t be seen clearly from the road, post the numbers on a sign. Signs should be within 15 feet of the road.*
  • If the building is less than 50 feet from the road, numbers should be at least 65 mm (2 inches) tall.*
  • If the building is more than 50 feet from the road, numbers should be at least 100 mm (4 inches) tall.*

*Civic address by-laws vary by municipality
Contact your local fire department or sign shop to order blue and white reflective plates.