You need to apply for a permit to make a civic number (street address) official.

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Rules to follow

• A civic number can be cancelled if you want to convert a duplex to a single-family dwelling.
• In some residential areas, only one basement dwelling unit may be added.

Contact the permit counter to verify the rules applicable to your situation.

Fees (taxes included)

• New number: $82,80
• Cancellation: no charge

The cost of each civic number will be added to the cost of a building or conversion permit application.

By phone

• Urban planning by-law (in French)
• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on building construction and conversion
• By-law respecting the health, maintenance and safety of dwellings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. No specific dimensions are required, but the civic number must be visible from the street.

Fees (taxes included)

• If the construction or improvement permit is already paid for: free of charge
• For the addition of a dwelling or a premises, the processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. 

You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work. 

Regardless of the cost of the work, you will be required to pay a minimum of: 

• $161 for an exclusively residential building
• $473 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all the fees associated with the work (e.g., plans, labour, equipment), taxes included. 

The fees are non-refundable.

In person

• Zoning by-law (in French)

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Please schedule an appointment at the permit counter. Due to the characteristics of the regulations, information is not shared by telephone.

Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

As the owner of the building, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the street-front and rear of the building. You must also replace it if it becomes damaged.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Fees (taxes included)

• Analysis fee: $60
• Cancellation: no charge

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a construction or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

Assignment of a new number will take one to two weeks.

Number plate

• Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. The plate must be installed within 10 cm of the building wall.
• The way the building is lit must not prevent the number from being read properly.
• As the building owner, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the building and replacing it if it becomes damaged.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Fees (non-taxable)

• New number: $50 
• Cancellations $50

• By-law on fees (in French)
• Zoning by-law (in French)

You can request the addition or cancellation of a civic number following conversion work on your building.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Number plate

• Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. The plate must be installed within 10 cm of the building wall.
• The way the building is lit must not prevent the number from being read properly.
• As the building owner, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the building and replacing it if it becomes damaged.

Number format

The characters must be at least 70 mm high and visible from the street.

In person

• By-law on building construction and conversion

You can request the addition or cancellation of a civic number following the modification or conversion of a building that was carried out under a permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Fees (taxes included)

• Analysis fee: $102

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Fees (taxes included)

• Analysis fee: $95
• Cancellation: no charge

By e-mail

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

As the building owner, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the building and replacing it if it becomes damaged.

• By-law on numbering buildings (in French)

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

It takes three to four weeks to be assign a new number.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Rates (before taxes)

• New number: $85
• Cancellation: no charge

In person

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

Assignment of a new number will take three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. No specific dimensions are required, but the number must be visible from the street.

Fees (taxes included)

• Analysis fee: starting at $161

In person

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Fees (taxes included)

• New number: $91

You must apply to add or cancel a civic number after the modification or conversion of a building.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

It take between three and four weeks to obtain a new number.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. The borough does not provide number plates.

Fees (taxes included)

• Assignment, addition or replacement : $30

• Urban planning by-law
• By-law on fees

You can make your request to add or cancel a civic number after conversion work is completed.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Rates (before taxes)

• New number: $70.50
• Cancellation: free of charge

• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

It takes three to four weeks to receive a new number.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

As the owner of the building, you are responsible for informing the borough within 30 days if the building is destroyed or its entrance is bricked up.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background.

Fees (taxes included)

• New number: $98
• Cancellation: no charge

By phone

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

Go to the permits counter to submit a request.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

As the building owner, you are responsible for installing the civic number and keeping it in good condition.

Number format

The characters must be a minimum of 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background and be visible from the street.

Rates (before taxes)

• Assignment or change: $148

• Zoning by-law (in French)
• By-law on fees (in French)

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Rules to follow

• In some residential areas, a civic number can be cancelled if you want to convert a multiplex to a single-family dwelling.
• In some residential areas, only one basement dwelling unit may be added.

Contact the permit counter to verify the rules applicable to your situation.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given.

The plate must measure no more than 60 cm wide by 30 cm high.

Fees (taxes included)

• Cancellation, new number or change: $145

• Zoning by-law
• By-law on fees (in French)

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter or call 311.

Time frames

The deadline for assigning the number is at least four weeks.

Number plate

Once a building number has been assigned to you, you can purchase a number plate. You can buy one at a store or build one yourself, provided that you don’t change the number. The number plate must have a minimum height of 7 cm. 

Place the number plate on the facade, beside the main entrance. The number plate should be visible from the street. If the back wall of the building faces an alleyway, place a number plate on the back wall as well.

It is prohibited to paint the address number directly on the wall, or hang it from the wall on a piece of cardboard or on any other material.

Fees (taxes included)

• New number or cancellation: $111

• By-law on numbering buildings
• By-law on fees (in French)

You must apply for the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

As the owner of the building, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the street front and rear of the building. You must also replace it if it becomes damaged.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background. The characters can be installed directly on the wall.

Fees (taxes included)

• Analysis fee: $75
• Cancellation: no charge

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings

You must request the addition or cancellation of a civic number at the same time as you apply for a building or conversion permit.

Make a Request

Go to the permit counter. Once the application has been submitted, an inspector may visit the premises to verify the compliance of the dwelling or premises concerned.

Time frames

The time frame for assignment of a new number is typically three to four weeks.

Number plate

Obtain a number plate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself, as long as you don’t change the number you have been given. 

As the owner of the building, you are responsible for installing the civic number on the building. You must also replace it if it becomes damaged.

Number format

The characters must be at least 77 mm high by 10 mm wide on a contrasting background. The characters can be placed directly on the wall.

Rates (before taxes)

• Analysis fee: $121
• Cancellation: free of charge

• By-law on fees (in French)
• By-law on numbering buildings