Addressing

In the rural areas, the ACRD is the addressing authority. Addresses are issued by the ACRD and distributed out to various emergency agency contacts, so it is important to keep addressing updated.

Our ACRD address and road records are used by the Province to maintain the BC Digital Road Atlas, and by Telus to verify the accuracy of their address records. Both are needed for 911 emergency dispatch systems.

All dwellings such as a house, apartment, and detached residences require a house number for timely 911 emergency response. All other structures used to shelter a use or be occupied such as for commercial, industrial, or farming purposes, also require numbering. Even development in remote areas only accessible by water or private logging road require addressing for emergency response efforts. (See Bylaw R1018 House Numbering Regulation in the Electoral Areas)

Get in touch if you would like to update or change an address on your property.

Typically, the ACRD will provide a civic address in conjunction with an issued building permit and the Building Department initiates the request. In some cases, a civic address may also be issued prior to issuance of a building permit if it is required for utility installation or for emergency service purposes. For example, vacant land which will have construction preparations taking place.

If you need an new address or notice an error in road and address data or signage, please CONTACT US as soon as possible so we ensure all agencies have the best available data in the event of an emergency.

To update or request a new address or additional addresses for your property please email .

Have You Moved?

To ensure you continue to receive Regional District correspondence, such as for water service billing, please contact the ACRD with your new mailing address and contact details by calling 250-720-2700.

It is also important to update your contact information with BC Assessment Authority so as to continue to receive your property tax and assessment records. Visit BC Assessment Mailing Address Changes webpage.

Resources

Download the following resources (Adobe PDF file format)

• Property Addressing Info Guide - More detailed information including case examples of addressing
• Property Addressing FAQ - Frequently asked questions
• R1018 House Numbering - Rural area addressing bylaw adopted 2006