Kerbside numbering

Property owners must display their street number in a position that is easily visible from the street.

They may also choose to paint their street number on the kerb in white on a black or blue background. Kerbside numbers can help visitors and emergency services find the property but are optional.

Maintaining and replacing kerb numbers is the property owner's responsibility.

Installing kerbside numbers

We have guidelines and specifications on the correct way to install your house or street number on the kerb side. Authorised contractors hold a permit to undertake this work and are bound to operate in accordance with Council standards. Permits are issued for a period of 12 months.

Please ask for a copy of the permit number and a contact name/phone number from all contractors offering to do kerb numbering. If you are not sure or they won't provide a permit number, don't agree to the work.

Kerbside numbering permits

Contractors must apply to us for a permit to paint your street number on the kerb side and must follow:

• Kerbside Numbering - Guidelines and Specification

Permits can be obtained online or at our Customer Service Centre (137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong.) on presentation of current:

• Registration of Business
• ABN
• Public Liability Insurance Certificate for $10million

Permit costs

A Minor Works Within Road Reserve Permit is required to undertake kerb side numbering. Permits are valid for 12 months and are code MINW02.

• View our permit fees

Available contractors