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Municipal addresses and address changes
The Town of Milton assigns municipal addresses when a new construction application is submitted or when a new lot is created; municipal address changes are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Check how addresses are assigned
- The Town of Milton assigns municipal addresses when a new construction application is submitted or when a new lot is created.
- For corner lots, the municipal address is assigned based on the street where the driveway access is located.
- Canada Post is responsible for assigning postal codes.
- If you recently purchased a newly constructed home and need to confirm your municipal address, contact your builder.
- Builders are responsible for putting up the house number for new homes.
Determine whether your address is urban or rural
- If you are unsure whether your property is located in an urban or rural area, contact the Town of Milton at 905-878-7252 ext. 2398.
- Assessment roll number or PIN
- Street name
- If you do not know your assessment roll number, contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) or refer to your property tax bill.
- Only if you own a home in a rural area
Green municipal address signs in rural areas
- If you own a home in a rural area, you are responsible for purchasing, installing, and maintaining a green municipal address sign.
- These signs are required at the entrance to your property so emergency responders can clearly identify your address.
- You may purchase a green municipal address sign from any sign company that meets the Town's green municipal address sign standards.
- Review the rural address sign flyer for additional information.
Request a municipal address change
- Municipal address changes are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Addresses are assigned using a pre-determined numbering system to help ensure consistency, avoid duplicate addresses, and support emergency services.
- Address changes must align with the Town's address numbering system and emergency service requirements.
- Approval is not guaranteed.
Submit your application
- Complete the Address Number Change Application Form online.
Pay the fee
- If your municipal address change application is approved, a Municipal Housing Number Change fee must be paid before the address is officially changed.
Written from Milton’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice