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 and Richmond 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

Example: 32 | Paint | Street | Port Hawkesbury

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

• Post on your house if the number is visible from the road
• Post at the end of your driveway if your house is more than 30m or 100ft from the road or hidden from view
• Use a reflective sign so it can be seen at night
• The sign should be at least 1.2m (4 ft) to meet regulations
• The numbers should be at least 10 cm (4 in) high to meet standards

Contact your local fire department or sign shop to order blue and white reflective plates.