November 25th, 2008 Council Agenda
Public Meeting - 2008 Assessment Update for 2009-2012 property tax years
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Introduction to Civic Addressing
An introduction to civic addressing
What is a Civic Address?
Also known as a
9-1-1 address, or street address, a civic address is made up of
individual parts that combine uniquely to describe a specific location. See the table below for a list of the parts.
| Component | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Number | A reflective number posted on a sign, mailbox or house | 1084 |
| Street | The
official name of the roadway on which the number is located. Also
includes names ending in "Road", "Lane", etc. but in many areas
"Street" is the most common. | Elizabeth Street |
| Municipality | The township or city the number is in. | Central Frontenac Township |
| Province | The province the township or city is in | Ontario |
| Country | The country the province is in | Canada |
Combining the examples from above to create a civic address:
1084, Elizabeth Street, Central Frontenac Township, Ontario, Canada
Usually this is abreviated to Number, Street, and Municipality:
1084 Elizabeth Street, Central Frontenac Township
Why is it important / What is it used for
A civic address helps people identify or reach a location. Because of this it is important that you know your civic address. Some of the things your civic address is used for:
- Used by the 9-1-1 service to send help
- Used by many companies (ie. Telephone, Hydro) to identify your account
- Used by delivery companies to send packages
- Used by buisinesses or homeowners to give directions
What if I have more questions
If you have more questions about civic addresses contact 613-279-2935.
