Your civic address is the number assigned by the Municipality to the main building or structure on your property. Extremely important for emergency services, this allows the police, fire department or ambulances to find you quickly and efficiently. This number is also useful for everyday services like courier deliveries, as well as utility providers, such as Nova Scotia Power, and cable and telephone.
Roads within the Region are broken down into measured intervals and civic numbers are determined by where a driveway intersects with the road. For more information, you can refer to the Civic Addressing Bylaw or you can call our Planning Technician via e-mail or by telephone at 902-354-3455.
NEW! Civic Numbering Brochure:
Please click here to read the Civic Numbering brochure, which provides an overview of key points of the bylaw.
NEW! Starting Monday, July 13, 2026 – Apply for Building, Development, and Subdivision Permits Online
Region of Queens Municipality will be offering online building and development permits through a shared regional e-permit portal.
The District of Lunenburg, Region of Queens Municipality, and the Towns of Bridgewater and Lunenburg, have partnered to offer a single online system for building, development, and subdivision permits.
With one account, you can apply for permits, upload documents or photos, and track your application in real time — all from your computer or mobile device.
Applicant Portal: https://app.oncamino.ca/regional-permit-portal/
How It Works
- Create Your Account
One login works across all four municipalities. - Start Your Application
Tell us about your project and upload your documents or photos. - Track Your Permit
Get real-time updates as your application moves through the review process.
Prefer Paper Application?
Paper forms and in-person service remain available at each municipality. You can download forms from Region of Queens Municipality’s Land Use website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this change who inspects my project?
No. Building inspections remain the same. The online system simply makes submitting and tracking your application easier.
Can I still apply in person?
Yes. Paper forms and counter service remain available.
Can I upload photos instead of PDFs?
Yes. You can submit photos taken directly from your phone.
Will I get updates on my application?
Yes. You can receive email notifications when your permit status changes.
Those unable to apply for a civic number through the portal will need to fill out an application form
For assistance, please contact 902-354-3455.
