Change your property, building, or suite address

Steps to changing your property, building, or suite address

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  Step 1: Determine if you can change your address

  An address will only be changed if:

  • There is a major problem getting access to the building in case of an emergency response, Canada Post, or other delivery services; OR
  • If an error was made in assigning the original number

  Requests to change an address will only be accepted if you comply with one of these conditions and are in compliance with the Vancouver Building By-law.

  Note Address change requests based on personal preferences will not be processed because they do not meet the required conditions.

  Note Building and suite numbers can only be assigned to dwelling units that have approval through a building permit.

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  Step 2: Submit a change of address application

  A. Determine if an owner’s authorization form is required

  Any individual who is not the registered property owner must fill out an owner's authorization form.

  Download and complete an Owner’s Authorization Form PDF file (42 KB)

  B. Submit application (including Owner’s Authorization Form if applicable)

  Submit application and Owner's Authorization Form (if required)

  Note There is no fee for correcting assigned addressing or assigning new addressing to an existing unaddressed suite.

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  Step 3: Application reviewed and a decision is made

  Note All applications will be assessed using the criteria provided under step 1. If the reason for your request does not meet at least 1 of these criterions, the request will be denied.

  If your application is:

  • Approved - we will send you a notification of the approval and provide you with next steps
  • Denied - you will be required to continue displaying the approved addressing on your building