Civic Addressing

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) maintains a formal civic addressing system for all electoral areas including the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation Government District, as well as the islands. 

The consistent numbering of buildings and suites in the SCRD, together with their street names, helps emergency response, mail delivery, and the general public find the specific building they are looking for. 

Every home and business is required to display an assigned number. When displaying a civic address, it is suggested that the numbers be 3 inches to 5 inches high. Dark numbers on a white background are the most visible. 

Civic addresses are generally issued at the time of application for a building permit. The civic address is based on the location of the driveway serving the property and the location of the building on the property. 

Residential$175
Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Apartment Building (plus $50 for each unit within the single address)$175
Subdivision (plus $100 for each lot within subdivision)$175
Request to change existing civic number$250

We may waive the fee to change a civic address when:

  • An error or omission has been made by the SCRD when assigning the number.
  • The Fire Chief recommends a change where he or she believes the level of emergency service response would be improved.
  • A reassignment is required to ensure that an adequate supply of address numbers is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

The consistent numbering of buildings and suites in the SCRD, together with their street names, helps emergency response, mail delivery, and the general public find the specific building they are looking for. 

The SCRD is responsible for all civic addressing within the Regional District. We assign civic numbers, and also provide notification of address assignments or any changes as a result of renumbering.

The Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, and the shishalh Nation Government District all assign road names within their jurisdictions. For the remainder of the SCRD, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is the authority. 

No. Without a civic number assigned through the SCRD, you may be risking your own and/or the public’s safety and create confusion with the agencies using your civic address as a way to find or identify your location. 

Yes. Having a civic address assigned to each residence on your property will ensure the best possible response time during an emergency and will help eliminate any confusion with mail delivery, utility billing, etc. 

If you do not have a number or would like to confirm your number, please contact us at 604-885-6805 or complete our on-line form. If you are building a new home or business within the SCRD, you may also apply for a civic address at the time of application for your building permit.