A Civic Address consists of:
 Civic Number
Street Name
Street Type
Community Name
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Why do I need a Civic Address?
911 Emergency Service
Mail Delivery
Delivery Service
Most utility hook-ups require a valid civic address |
| Example: 12 / Smith / Street / Halifax |
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How do I get a Civic Address? |
Your Options:
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Call our office (902) 490-5347 or
Toll free Nova Scotia Only 1 (800) 835-6428 |
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E-mail civicadd[at]halifax.ca Please note that email inquiries will only be answered electronically to the email address you provide. E-mail inquiries are answered from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday, in the order in which they are received. For requests of an urgent nature, please call us. |
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Fax your information to (902) 490-3242 |
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Mailing Address: C/O Civic Addressing, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3A5 |
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Office Location: 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 2005, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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| When requesting a civic address it is helpful to have the following information ready if known: |
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Lot Number |
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Assessed owner or assessment number |
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Street Name and Community Name |
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Neighbouring civic numbers |
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Civic Addressing By-Law and Policy "The Rules" |
HRM Civic Addressing By-Law C-300
Policy - Administrative Order #29 Respecting Civic Addressing
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Where can I get a blue and white reflective civic number plate to post? |
Try your local fire department, they often make and sell these numbers as fundraisers for the community.
In addition there are a number of sign manufacturers in the HRM area who can produce these signs. Please check you local listings for contact information.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot purchase civic numbers plates directly from the Civic Addressing Department.
Contacts to Order Civic Address Signs
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How do I get a missing or damaged street sign replaced ? |
Contact us with details and we can make arrangements for HRM Traffic Services to install a new one or we will contact the Department of Transportation to request a new sign.
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