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House addressing - The Town of Milton

House Numbering

The Planning and Development Department assigns all municipal addresses for homes and businesses (according to By-law #27-97).

Assignment of House Number

The Planning and Development Department assigns all municipal addresses (according to By-law #27-97)
In the case of new construction or new lot creation, the address is assigned at the time a building permit application is submitted.
For houses with corner lots, the address is determined by the street where the driveway is accessed.

Addresses for New Homes

If you bought a new home and want to know what your address will be, we recommend that you contact your builder. However, if you wish to contact the Town of Milton for your house address:

Have your lot number and street name ready when you call.
Call the Planning and Development Department at 905-878-7252, ext.2398

Addressing Responsibilities

Urban Areas:

The builder is responsible for erecting a new house number.

Rural Areas:

Homeowners are responsible for erecting their own signs.
For clarification of urban vs. rural area boundaries, please contact the Planning and Development Department at 905-878-7252, ext.2398.

Town staff will inspect all properties to ensure the house number is visible according to Town standards.

Postal Codes

The Town of Milton does not assign postal codes for new homes. To find out your new postal code, contact Canada Post.

Green Municipal Address Signs for Rural Areas

If you live in a rural area, green house number signs are mandatory at the entrance to your property so emergency vehicles can clearly identify your address from the street. The Town's policy is as follows:

All properties outside the urban area, as defined in the Town's Official Plan, require a green municipal address sign adjacent to the property line at the driveway.
The owner of the property must pay for and install the sign according to By-law #27-97.
The owner of the house is responsible for the maintenance and/or replacement of the sign in case it is damaged.
Final inspection approval will not be granted to a rural building, under construction, until the municipal address number has been properly erected.

Green municipal address signs can be purchased from any sign company as long as they meet the standard for placement of municipal house numbering sign. The cost is approximately $20-25. Poles and clamps are also available to purchase at an additional cost.