Your civic address is the location of your property. A civic address is made up of three parts: a civic number, a full street name and the municipality.
You must have a civic address if your property:
- Contains one or more dwellings
- Has a phone line
You should have a civic address if your property:
- Contains a building where people spend time (e.g. working in a barn)
It is optional to have a civic address if your property is a vacant piece of land.
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Do I need a civic address? |
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| If you own a property which contains a dwelling(s), or has a phone line, you must have a civic address. If you own a property which contains a building in which people spend time (e.g. working in a barn) you should have a civic address. If you have a vacant piece of land a civic address is optional. | ||||||||||
| Emergencies | ||||||||||
| We can't help you in an emergency if we can't find you. Know your civic address!
You must be able to tell a 911 operator or fire department the civic address of your location. |
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Ensure Your Civic Number is Clearly Visible |
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It is your responsibility to make sure that people can see the civic address number on your property from the road while travelling in either direction.
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| Example civic address | ||||||||||
| 1223 David Street West, County of Brant | ||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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| What is the difference between a civic address and a 911 number? | ||||||||||
| In the County of Brant your civic address is what you must provide to the 911 dispatch person in case of emergency. In essence they are one in the same thing; however this is not necessarily the case in other jurisdictions. | ||||||||||
| What is my postal code? | ||||||||||
| The County of Brant does not assign or manage postal codes. You can find out what the proper postal code is by contacting your local postal office. | ||||||||||
| What is my Rural Route? | ||||||||||
| The County of Brant does not assign or manage rural routes. To find out what the proper rural route is for a given property, you should contact Canada Post. | ||||||||||
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How, when and where do I apply for a civic address? |
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| If you would like a civic address because you are planning to build on a vacant parcel of land, you can get one through the building permit process. | ||||||||||
| Do I need a blue civic address sign? | ||||||||||
| As a general rule, rural properties require a blue sign and post and urban properties do not, although for hamlet areas it can be difficult to be sure. Looking around at neighbouring properties would provide a good indication, but you should contact county staff to be positive. | ||||||||||
| How much does a civic address cost? | ||||||||||
| If a blue sign and post are required there is a fee of $20.00 to cover the cost of materials. | ||||||||||
| How does it get installed? | ||||||||||
| It is the owner's responsibility to install the sign and post. | ||||||||||
| My blue civic address sign is damaged or missing. What do I do? | ||||||||||
| If your civic address sign has been damaged or is missing you should contact our division. | ||||||||||
| Blue Civic Address Sign Costs | ||||||||||
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More Information
For more details, review the civic addressing bylaw.
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