It is important that your address be posted on your property and visible from the road. It enables quicker service from emergency responders, mail and delivery companies and utility crews. These guidelines apply to the unincorporated areas of Wake County. For cities and towns, contact the city or town planning department.
What are the guidelines for homes?
- Large numbers, at least 4 inches high for single-family homes and 6 inches high for multi-family homes
- Visible in the dark under a light, reflective or on a high contrast background
- Visible from the street on a mailbox, post or sign at the end of the driveway or easement
- Unobstructed by bushes, vines or grass
What are the guidelines for businesses and non-residential buildings?
- Large numbers, at least 6 inches high on the front of a building facing the road or on the end of the building closest to the road
- Visible in the dark under a light, reflective or on a high contrast background
- If the building is not visible from the street, display on a pole, sign or post